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Neurosyphilis can lead to general muscle weakness.
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What is General Paralysis on a death certificate dated 1903?
Syphilis. General paralysis is another name for neurosyphilis, which is the neurologic syndrome caused by tertiary syphilis.
What is meant by the term Paresis?
Paresis is another word for paralysis. It is, however, a slight paralysis. It is usually caused by syphilis and therefore can be treated with antibiotics. Paresis mostly occurs in men between the ages of 35 and 50.
What is the meaning of paralytic?
Of or pertaining to paralysis; resembling paralysis., Affected with paralysis, or palsy., Inclined or tending to paralysis., A person affected with paralysis.
What are complications of paralysis?
paralysis
What is the plural paralysis?
The plural form of paralysis is paralyses.
Are there paralyzing moves?
Paralysis is most often caused by damage in the nervous system, especially the spinal cord. Other major causes are stroke, trauma with nerve injury, poliomyelitis, botulism, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, and Guillain-Barré syndrome. Temporary paralysis occurs during REM sleep, and dysregulation of this system can lead to episodes of waking paralysis. Drugs that interfere with nerve function, such as curare, can also cause paralysis. There are many known causes for paralysis, and perhaps more yet to be discovered.Pseudoparalysis (pseudo- meaning "false, not genuine", from Greek ψεῦδος[6]) is voluntary restriction or inhibition of motion because of pain, incoordination, orgasm, or other cause, and is not due to actual muscular paralysis.[7] In an infant, it may be a symptom of congenital syphilis.
Where can someone find information about reversing facial paralysis?
For cutting edge information, it is best to directly consult research oriented medical programs such as Penn State Hershey, UPMC, and the Mayo Clinic. Some organizations exist specifically for facial paralysis, such as the Facial Paralysis Institute. The Standford hospital has a dedicated web page for facial paralysis treatment.
Do Paralysis ticks kill chickens?
No, We have picked paralysis ticks off our free range chickens & apart from some swelling, they have not shown any adverse affects from them at all. We have only ever seen ticks on their face where there are no feathers.
What body system is affected by paralysis?
The body's nervous system is affected by paralysis. There are different types of paralysis. These can range from either paralysis from the waist down, or paralysis from the neck down.
What is Todd's paralysis?
Todd's paralysis is a brief period of paralysis that occurs in the aftermath of a seizure.
What is the another name for upper motor neuron paralysis?
spastic paralysis
What term that describes paralysis of the larynx?
Laryngoparalysis or laryngoplegia is paralysis of the larynx or voice box. Another term might be vocal cord paralysis.
