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Neuroimmunology
Dr. Mit Ankur Raval
Neuroimmunology includes neurological disorders in which immune or inflammatory mechanisms may contribute to disease.
Understand the condition
What patients should know.
Common symptoms
Subacute or relapsing weakness. Visual or eye-movement symptoms. Spinal cord symptoms. Brainstem or cerebellar symptoms. Selected seizures or cognitive changes.
How is it assessed?
Diagnosis is syndrome-based and may involve MRI, blood tests, CSF or other targeted studies depending on the suspected disorder.
Treatment principles
Treatment depends on the specific condition and disease activity. Longitudinal monitoring may be required to assess response, relapse risk and treatment safety.
When is urgent?
Rapidly progressive weakness, new vision loss, altered consciousness or acute neurological deficits may require urgent assessment.
Patient questions
Frequently asked questions
Does a positive antibody test prove autoimmune disease?
No. Laboratory results must be interpreted in the clinical context.
Why can diagnosis take time?
Different immune-mediated conditions can overlap with other neurological disorders.
Is follow-up important?
Often yes, because disease activity and treatment response can change over time.
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