Central Pontine Myelinolysis

Central pontine myelinolysis is a condition of the nervous system in which the protective covering of the nerve fibers is damaged in a region of the brainstem called the pons. It is usually related to sudden changes in the body's salt balance, such as sodium.

Possible manifestations: Weakness, difficulty speaking or swallowing, movement disturbances, and changes in alertness may appear.

Which specialist studies it? The neurosurgeon and the neurologist evaluate this type of condition of the central nervous system, often in a hospital setting.

When to seek care? When weakness, difficulty speaking, or changes in the level of consciousness appear rapidly, it is a priority to seek medical care for an immediate evaluation and appropriate follow-up.