Neuritis is inflammation of the nervous system, normally a protective mechanism against the onset of diseases. Neuritis may occur as an effect of injury, infection, autoimmune disorder or any other form of disorder or trauma. The most prominent symptoms are pain and stiffness, decreased sense of sensation, with or without a loss of sensation, decreased strength and reflexes, abnormal flow and lack of ability to perspire in the sweating of the affected area, and reduced ability to sweat in the secretion of the affected nerve.

 

When these symptoms occur, it is very important to seek immediate medical attention for the patient to avoid further complications from occurring. The main types of neuropathy are the peripheral and central nervous systems, and they are classified in three different categories according to the location of the damage.

 

The central nervous system includes the brain and spinal cord. They provide the information to the other organs and systems of the body. It contains the nerves which connect the different parts of the body and carry messages from the body to the brain. The damaged areas of the nervous system are known as neurons. These areas are referred to as infarctions and they affect the central nervous system in neuritis.

 

Peripheral nerves are also referred to as sensory nerves or nervous tissue. They are located between the brain and the spinal cord and provide sensory information to the different parts of the body, especially to the hands and feet. These peripheral nerves can be damaged due to an injury or an infection.

 

Neuropathies are caused due to a malfunctioning of a nerve, which is referred to as neuropathy. A person with neuropathy experiences problems in doing simple tasks such as blinking of eyes, bending, lifting the arm, chewing, writing, swallowing, or speaking. This type of nerve is caused due to a malfunctioning of an enzyme, protein, receptor, or protein polymer.

 

In addition to neuropathy, there is also chronic neuropathy. This type of neuropathy is generally caused due to an injury that affects the nerves over a long period of time. Chronic neuropathy may affect more than one nerve. It may also be caused due to a disease such as HIV or Parkinson’s disease, diabetes, kidney disease, heart disease, liver disease, kidney failure, tumors, and bone disease. Due to the age, more people suffer from chronic neuropathy than ever before.

 

Neuropathy in children is usually caused by injuries or infections. In adults, it is mainly caused by disease and trauma. In infants, it is mostly caused due to infections. Neuritis caused by the above mentioned causes may result in weakness or paralysis of the muscles of the affected individual. In children, it may even lead to a coma.

 

Currently, there are many treatments options available to treat neuropathy. Some of the common treatments are physical therapy, physiotherapy, medications and surgery. If the cause of the disease is unknown, it is best to wait and see what happens with the child’s health. If the patient’s condition worsens, then it would be best to consult the doctor immediately for proper treatment.

 

Physiotherapists are specially trained in treating children and young adults with neuritis. They can work on their strength, coordination and balance. They can also use exercises and stretching techniques to improve the strength and flexibility of their muscles. Orthopedic physiotherapists are also trained in treating children and young adults with neuritis. They have to have extensive training in using various machines and equipment to make use of them for healing purposes.

 

Physical therapists can help in rehabilitating the child and make him/her capable of moving his/her limbs. They can use exercises to strengthen the muscles and increase flexibility and strength. and coordination.

 

Medications used in the treatment include anti-inflammatory drugs, pain relievers, antidepressants, corticosteroids and anti-rheumatic drugs, antibiotics, photocoagulation and photothermal, etc. Surgery is also an option for treating neuropathy. However, this procedure should not be done in children below the age of 16 years. There are two types of surgeries that are available for treating neuritis. They include nerve decompression and nerve root compression.

 

As said earlier, there are several treatment options for neuritis that are available today. They vary from one another depending on the kind of neuropathy and its severity.