Causes of Demyelinating Disorders
Doctors are still uncertain on what causes these conditions. However, some cases have been traced to:
- A virus
- Inflammation from an immune response that goes awry and causes your body to attack its own tissues; you may hear this called an autoimmune condition.
- Your genes
- Damage to blood vessels in your brain
- Lack of oxygen to the brain
Types of Demyelinating Disorders
There are several different conditions that can lead to demyelination. The sections below look at some of these in more detail.