The full name of demyelination is demyelinating myelitis. Demyelinating myelitis in children can usually be cured without the need for lifelong medication, while some children who are left with residual symptoms require rehabilitation.
Demyelinating myelitis is an immune disorder in which the presence of myelin sheaths ensures that electrophysiologic signals from the nerves are transmitted properly, but if the sheaths are lost, signaling is impaired.
Demyelinating myelitis is generally curable, and the condition of the child can be effectively controlled with early hormonal shock therapy. With early detection, diagnosis, and a full course of treatment, some children can be cured without the need for lifelong medication.
However, the condition of some children is more serious, after active treatment may still leave sequelae, need to carry out rehabilitation training to improve neurological function.