Disease: Neuromyelitis Optica
Symptoms: Optic neuritis (vision loss, pain with eye movement), transverse myelitis (weakness, numbness, or paralysis of the limbs, loss of bladder or bowel control)
Treatments: High-dose corticosteroids, plasma exchange (to remove antibodies from the blood), immunosuppressive therapy (such as azathioprine or rituximab), supportive care to manage symptoms, physical therapy or rehabilitation for functional recovery