How is demyelinating encephalopathy treated?
Apr 20, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Jun
Introduction
Demyelinating encephalopathy, also known as acute demyelinating encephalopathy, can be treated with medications such as corticosteroids and immunosuppressants. In addition to these treatment methods, plasmapheresis may also be used to remove sensitizing factors and immune factors from the blood, thereby reducing the body's inflammatory burden. If the condition is severe, treatment should be conducted under a doctor's guidance.
In general, demyelinating encephalopathy, also known as acute demyelinating encephalopathy, can be treated with medications such as corticosteroids and immunosuppressants, or through antibody therapy. Specific treatment approaches are analyzed as follows:
Antibody Therapy
Immunoglobulin
Immunoglobulin drugs include pidotimod granules, transfer factor oral solution (to be taken as directed by a physician), thymopeptide enteric-coated capsules, etc. Taking immunoglobulin drugs according to medical advice can help suppress toxins in the body and promote the production of endogenous antibodies for improvement.
Drug Therapy
1. Corticosteroids
Corticosteroid medications include prednisone acetate tablets, hydrocortisone acetate tablets, thyroid hormone tablets, estradiol valerate tablets, and others. Appropriate corticosteroid drugs can be selected based on the specific condition to alleviate clinical symptoms and control disease progression.
2. Immunosuppressive Agents
These medications include azathioprine tablets, sirolimus capsules, dexamethasone tablets, methylprednisolone tablets, cyclosporine soft capsules, etc., which can help maintain disease stability with relatively minor side effects.
Besides the above treatments, plasmapheresis may also be used to remove sensitizing factors and immune factors from the blood, thereby reducing systemic inflammatory burden. For severe cases, this procedure should be performed under a doctor's guidance.
