How Do You Diagnose Acute Disseminated Encephalomyelitis?
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, also known as ADEM, is a neurological condition. The brain and spinal cord become inflamed because the myelin sheath around the brain’s nerve fibers become damaged. Diagnosing ADE is critical but can only be done by a health-care professional, such as a neurologist. Find out how to diagnose acute disseminated encephalomyelitis. Recognize the symptoms of ADEM, whether in yourself, someone else or your child. Some symptoms are fever, fatigue, headache, nausea and vomiting. The person may also experience seizures or even a coma (in serious cases). The person may also have a hard time using his muscles to coordinate movement or be weak in an arm or leg or even one side of his body. For your child, look for changes in behavior and irritability. Make an appointment with your doctor (or child’s doctor) immediately. She will perform a physical exam as well as go over the symptoms. The doctor should refer you right away to a neurologist. The neurologist wil
