I have neuritis which bothers me since a long time. It burns, tingles and I sweat a lot. My work shirt gets wet from the sweat. Anything I can do for this so it will go away so I dont have this sensation anymore? Should i see a Specia

Neuritis is primarily the inflammation of a nerve or a bunch of nerves. The main neuritis symptoms include tingling and burning sensations in the area where the nerves are inflamed. In acute cases, there might also be a loss of sensation or temporary paralysis of muscles near the inflamed nerves. The temporary paralysis can also affect motor skills depending on where in the body this inflammation occurs. If the affected area is near the face, you could lose control over areas such as your eye movement or have difficulty coordinating walking or other such similar symptoms.

The treatment for neuritis is largely drug-related. While you are undergoing treatment, you should also ensure that you get complete nutrition from the food eaten. Like in the case of any infection, the body works hard to keep the other systems running properly so eating well will really help your body. You should focus on whole grains, raw and sprouted seeds, soured or raw milk, cottage cheese, fresh fruits, plenty of salad with raw vegetables. You can also have a lot of juice especially that of carrots, pineapple, apple and of course fruits from the citrus family. You can also increase your intake of soybean products.

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What is optic neuritis?

Optic neuritis is when inflammation affects the optic nerve and causes damage to the myelin. Damage to the myelin can affect the operating of the eye as it carries the message from the optic nerve to the brain. The causes of optic neuritis are not clear and there is no reason for myelin to get targeted. Having certain autoimmune diseases can cause optic neuritis sometimes. These conditions include multiple sclerosis, sarcoidosis, lupus, erythematosus and neuromylitis optica. There are other conditions too that could lead to optic neuritis. Some drugs have been known to cause developmental optic neuritis. Infections and cranial arteritis can affect the eyes and sometimes cause optic neuritis. Radiation therapy has also occasionally caused optic neuritis. This condition can also cause vision loss or some amount of paralysis too.

Optic neuritis usually gets better on its own. It takes about 12 months or a year to completely heal. The treatment largely involves steroids, intravenous or orally taken. There is even a plasma exchange therapy that is used to restore vision. It is usually used when the steroids do not work. If you do develop it, chances are also that you could develop multiple sclerosis. So you should take adequate precaution.

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How is bilateral optic neuritis caused?

Bilateral optic neuritis is a type of optic neuritis and also the precursor to adult optic neuritis. Bilateral optic neuritis, if occurring in childhood, can also be an indication of multiple sclerosis that could occur later in life but the possibility of that is low.

Bilateral optic neuritis has the same causes as optic neuritis. This condition is caused by damage to the myelin. Myelin is the protective sheath around a neuron and is important for the functioning of the nervous system. Bilateral optic also leads to neuropathy as it could damage nerves that affect the eyes. When bilateral optic neuritis affects the myelin, it can impair vision. Often this is a temporary condition and is remedied within a year.

Sometimes bilateral optic neuritis can also be caused as a side effect of some autoimmune conditions. Some of these conditions include multiple sclerosis, sarcoidosis, lupus, erythematosus and neuromylitis optica. Some drugs taken to alleviate other medical conditions have also been known to cause optic neuritis. Radiation has also, on certain occasions, known to cause, bilateral optic neuritis. When you discover someone is suffering from this condition, you have to make sure the nutritional profile of the food being ingested is high.

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Treatment for optic nerve inflammation?

The inflammation of optic nerve is also called optic neuritis. Optic neuritis is the inflammation of the optic nerve which in turns affects the myelin. Myelin is crucial for the function of the optic nerve and for the vision function. Inflammation can lead to a temporary loss of vision and can also be a precursor to multiple sclerosis later in life. Optic inflammation can also happen due to other prevalent conditions or other autoimmune conditions like encephalomyelitis, lupus, retinal artery thrombosis, tumors in the brain like pituitary, fungal and viral infections. Radiation has also been known to cause optic inflammation.

There are other optic nerve disorders like glaucoma and less than optimum functioning of the nerve due to reduced blood supply, both of which can affect vision. Despite different causes for optic nerve disorders, most symptoms include impaired vision, impaired sensibility to color or brightness and vision disturbances. Sometimes the symptoms can also cause pain, dizziness and headaches. Each disorder can be treated separately. There are drugs available. The impaired vision usually corrects itself within a year. A good, nutritious diet can also be very helpful in treating optic inflammations. Remember to include food rich in vitamins, especially vitamin A and D.

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