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There is no established treatment program for HAM/TSP although some patients may be given [[steroids]]. Clinical studies using [[interferon|interferon alpha]] and [[plasmapheresis]] have not shown significant patient improvement. [[Spasticity]] may be treated with [[lioresal]] or [[tizanidine]]. Urinary dysfunction should be treated with self-catheterization or [[oxybutynin]]. | |||
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Tropical spastic paraparesis Microchapters |
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Differentiating Tropical spastic paraparesis from other Diseases |
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Overview
There is no established treatment program for HAM/TSP although some patients may be given steroids. Clinical studies using interferon alpha and plasmapheresis have not shown significant patient improvement. Spasticity may be treated with lioresal or tizanidine. Urinary dysfunction should be treated with self-catheterization or oxybutynin.