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Why is facial weakness ipsilateral to motor weakness in a hemispheric stroke?
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Signs and symptoms of a stroke can include?
facial drooping, slurred speech, and unilateral muscle weakness.
Is the pupillary light reflex contralateral or ipsilateral?
The patellar reflex is ipsilateral. If the stimulus is applied to left knee cap, the left knee responds. On the other hand, if the right knee were to respond to a left knee stimulus, the response would be considered contralateral.
Why is there muscle weakness after a stroke?
When there is apparent muscular weakness after a diagnosed stroke, the problem typically is not with the muscle, but with interruption of the neural pathways that access the muscle in question. As the stroke has killed off some of the neural connections to that muscle or muscles, weakness will appear until (and if) a sort of "re-routing" occurs and neural pathways are established once more.
A patient has had a stroke and has a right-sided weakness which side should you assist from?
Behind them
What does the acronym FAST stand for to know if you are having a stroke?
F is facial weakness. Ask the casualty to smile, both sides should move together. A is arm weakness. Ask the casualty to raise both arms, if one or both are not moveable seek medical aid S is speech. Is the casualty able to make coherent speech. T is time. If one or more of these symptoms are present the casualty must get medical aid within 2 hours and the effects of the stroke may be reversible.
What are the heat stroke symptoms?
The main symptoms of heat stroke are nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness, fatigue and headaches. If you suspect heat stroke, you should cool and hydrate the victim and seek medical attention.
What are heat stroke symptoms?
The main symptoms of heat stroke are nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness, fatigue and headaches. If you suspect heat stroke, you should cool and hydrate the victim and seek medical attention.
What are some of the early warnings of a stroke?
Many people do not know the signs of an oncoming stroke. They can be sudden weakness, trouble speaking, and loss of vision. If you think you are having a stroke seek medical help immediately.
What are the symptoms of heat stroke?
The main symptoms of heat stroke are nausea, vomiting, dizziness, weakness, fatigue and headaches. If you suspect heat stroke, you should cool and hydrate the victim and seek medical attention.
Does crash have a weakness in crash by Jerry Spenelli?
no offens but you need to read the book but his weakness was obisuly his gradad having a stroke which made him change alot so his weakness is someone he cares about being in a harm possion
What has symptoms of sudden weakness dizziness fatigue?
There are a number of conditions that can cause weakness, dizziness and fatigue, including hypoglycemia, flu, cold, peptic ulcer, and heat stroke.
What is weakness of side?
If you're referring to weakness on one side of the body, this can be caused by a stroke. This results from oxygen and blood being cut off from the brain. Other symptoms are often confusion and a feeling of numbness. If a person believes they have had a stroke, they should call 911 immediately.
