Management of acute attacks
The onset of symptoms over several days or weeks, involving either the development of new symptoms or the progression of old ones, may indicate an attack or exacerbation of the disease. An attack is usually accompanied by inflammation of demyelination in the central nervous system, either in new sites or old ones. Treatment may be recommended if the symptoms are severe or worsen. The swelling and inflammation of demyelination may be reduced by high doses of an intravenous steroid called methylprednisolone. This section features information on the administration of IV (intravenous) steroid treatment and Cytoxan therapy and the use of physical and occupational therapy in the treatment of acute attacks.
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