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How Can Transverse Myelitis Be Treated?

My father has been suffering from transverse myleitis since 4 months(complete paralysis of both legs along with urinary retention started on 03/12/2017) but now he can move both of his legs and he can walk with the help of walker but the problem of urinary retention still persist So Can you suggest us any measure ? Also there is one more thing i like to ask ,my father has been complaining since past 4 days that his leg feels heavy and he felt swelling on the waist and feet,Is there any explaination for this Thank you
Thu, 24 May 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

As stated, it is great that he has recovered a lot after the ailment. Although the bladder retention is not a regular phenomenon, but sometimes it is also seen in such cases. Moreover, we also have to rule out the enlargement of prostate, which is a common finding for urinary retention at this age.

For swelling and joint pain, let us concentrate more on his mobility. Let him move, walk as much to his comfort. Please rule out a arthritic cause and uric acid levels in blood as well.

Hope this helps you.
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How Can Transverse Myelitis Be Treated?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. As stated, it is great that he has recovered a lot after the ailment. Although the bladder retention is not a regular phenomenon, but sometimes it is also seen in such cases. Moreover, we also have to rule out the enlargement of prostate, which is a common finding for urinary retention at this age. For swelling and joint pain, let us concentrate more on his mobility. Let him move, walk as much to his comfort. Please rule out a arthritic cause and uric acid levels in blood as well. Hope this helps you.