Warning Signs Of Devic's Disease

Devic's disease is also known as neuromyelitis optica, and the symptoms sometimes cause the illness to be mistaken for multiple sclerosis. Unlike multiple sclerosis, though, in Devic's disease, the immune system specifically attacks the optic nerves. Similarly to multiple sclerosis, there are also concentrated attacks on the spinal cord. Attacks on each system are sometimes separate or simultaneous. Some patients only have spinal cord problems, while others only have optic nerve problems. Even though this presentation doesn't include both traditionally affected areas, the patient still has Devic's disease.