G35-G37: Demyelinating diseases of the central nervous system
G36: Other acute disseminated demyelination
Other acute disseminated demyelination represents a group of neurological conditions characterized by the rapid, widespread loss of the myelin sheath, a protective layer that insulates nerve fibers in the brain and spinal cord. The cause of these conditions is often immune-mediated, meaning the body's own immune system mistakenly attacks and damages the myelin. Transmission does not occur as these are not infectious diseases. Symptoms may include muscle weakness, numbness, balance and coordination problems, and issues with speech, vision, or bowel or bladder control. The progression of these disorders may vary, potentially leading to impaired mobility and other complications. Although any age group can be affected, certain forms are more common in specific ages or populations. Severity of symptoms, swiftness of onset, and pattern of disease progression may vary widely among individuals and between different forms of acute disseminated demyelination.
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