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Hemiplegia refers to the paralysis of one side of the body, typically resulting from brain injury, stroke, or neurological conditions. It affects motor function and can impact the arm, leg, and facial muscles on the affected side. Individuals with hemiplegia may experience challenges in mobility and daily activities, requiring rehabilitation and support for improved function.
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What the medical term meaning weakness of half?
Hemiplegia is weakness of half.
What does dense left hemiplegia mean?
dense left hemiplegia- total weakness of left side of the body (hemiplegia) where the power of the affected side(left) muscles tends to be 0 .i.e, no movements at all...
What form of paralysis is hemiplegia?
hemiplegia, affecting one side of the body
What is the cause of alternating hemiplegia?
The underlying cause of alternating hemiplegia is unknown. Benign nocturnal alternating hemiplegia of childhood is thought to be a variant of migraine headache.
What is alternating hemiplegia?
Alternating hemiplegia is a very rare condition characterized by recurrent episodes of temporary paralysis.
How is alternating hemiplegia treated?
There is no cure for either form of alternating hemiplegia. A drug called flunarizine has been used to treat the more severe type of alternating hemiplegia, in an effort to decrease the frequency of hemiplegic episodes.
What is the main cause of hemiplegia?
Hemiplegia is almost always caused by brain damage on the side opposite the paralysis, often from a stroke.
What is hemaplegia?
HEMIPLEGIA is a type of CEREBRAL PALSY that results from damage to the parts of the brain that control muscle movements. This damage may occur before, during or shortly after birth. The term HEMIPLEGIA means that the paralysis is on one side of the body. A similar medical term, HEMIPARESIS, means a weakness on one side of the body. In children with hemiplegia, the paralysis in the body occurs on the side opposite the affected part of the brain. For example, if the left side of the child's brain is injured, then the paralysis will be on the right side of the child's body. AL
What are some of the symptoms of hemiplegia?
Hemiplegia, which is a disease, has many symptoms. These symptoms include gait difficulty, difficulty with balance, depression, and even muscle spasms.
Can hemiplegia be cured?
I have Hemiplegia and this medical condition cannot be cured because it is caused by irreversible brain damage caused by a stroke or any number of medica disorders.
Can Hemiplegia cure?
I have Hemiplegia and this medical condition cannot be cured because it is caused by irreversible brain damage caused by a stroke or any number of medica disorders.
What are the demographics of alternating hemiplegia?
Alternating hemiplegia is quite rare, with fewer than 100 diagnosed cases in the United States, and fewer than 240 diagnosed patients worldwide.
