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What is the difference between spastic and flaccid paralysis?
Flaccid paralysis an abnormal condition characterized by the weakening or the loss of muscle tone. It may be caused by disease or by trauma affecting the nerves associated with the involved muscles Spastic Paralysis characterized by spasms and ↑ tendon reflexes of the muscle(s) in the paralyzed region, due to upper motor neuron disease
Saul Rubinek 's facial paralysis?
Saul Rubinek, a Canadian actor, has not publicly disclosed having facial paralysis. It is important to respect an individual's privacy regarding their health conditions and only rely on information that has been officially confirmed by the individual.
What is paralysis?
Paralysis is a general term that encompasses numeral medical conditions with inability to control muscle function (one or more muscles). In many cases the term is used for a flaccid paralysis of a limb or limbs. However, paralysis can be spastic (the paralyzed muscles are in the state of contraction and/or experience regular or irregular spasms). Nevertheless, all types of paralysis indicated loss of voluntary control over muscle(s). A medical condition with INCOMPLETE loss of control (diminished ability to control muscles remains) is called PARESIS. Examples of paralysis and paresis include: 1. Quadriplegia and Quadriparesis (loss of control of the muscles in all four limbs). In most cases, it is caused by a trauma or severe disease affecting the spinal cord on the cervical (neck) level or above; 2. Hemiplegia and Hemiparesis (loss of control of the muscles on one side of the body, e.g. left arm and left leg OR right arm and right leg). In most cases, it is caused by a stroke (bleeding or blockage in the brain) in the left or right hemisphere, where the opposite side of the body is affected. 3. Paraplegia and Paraparesis (loss of control of the muscles in both legs). In most cases, it is caused by a trauma or severe disease of the spinal cord in the thoracic (upper back) or lumbar (lower back) areas. 4. Facial paralysis and paresis (loss of control of the facial muscles). In most cases, it is caused by the damage to the facial nerve (one of the cranial nerves) or central nervous system due to trauma or disease. Most commonly, this condition affects only one side of the face, e.g. Bell's Palsy. There are many other types of pareses and paralyses, most well known of which is Cerebral palsy. This is just a general overview of the meaning of this medical term.
Which virus affects the muscles and causes paralysis?
Poliovirus is a virus that affects the muscles and can cause paralysis. It primarily spreads through person-to-person contact and can infect the nervous system, leading to muscle weakness or paralysis, particularly in the legs. Vaccination has led to a significant reduction in the number of polio cases globally.
How does poisonous hemlock kill?
Poisonous hemlock contains a toxin called coniine, which disrupts the nervous system by blocking nerve signals. When ingested, coniine can lead to paralysis, including paralysis of the muscles used for breathing, ultimately causing death due to respiratory failure.
What progressive neurological disorder is characterized by atrophy and eventual paralysis of all the muscles in the body?
Lou Gehrigs disease
Name the disease which cause paralysis of the facial muscles?
Bell's Palsy is one. Dysfunctional cranial nerve causes partial facial paralysis
What is Polio and how does kill people?
Polio is a disease caused by a virus. It causes paralysis in the muscles. If it affects the muscles of the chest, it can prevent breathing and the individual suffocates.
Will a viral disease that destroy neuron cell bodies of the anterior gray horn lead to muscle weakness or paralysis?
Yes, a viral disease that destroys the neuron cell bodies in the anterior gray horn of the spinal cord can lead to muscle weakness or paralysis. The anterior gray horn is responsible for sending signals to the muscles, and if these neurons are destroyed, the muscles will not receive the necessary signals to contract properly, resulting in weakness or paralysis.
What is the difference between spastic and flaccid paralysis?
Flaccid paralysis an abnormal condition characterized by the weakening or the loss of muscle tone. It may be caused by disease or by trauma affecting the nerves associated with the involved muscles Spastic Paralysis characterized by spasms and ↑ tendon reflexes of the muscle(s) in the paralyzed region, due to upper motor neuron disease
What is the medical condition polio?
Polio is a disease caused by the poliovirus. In its most severe form polio causes paralysis of the muscles of the legs, arms, and respiratory system.
How does influenza affect the respiratory system?
It can cause paralysis including paralysis of the muscles need for respiration.
Why does motor neuron disease result in paralysis of skeletal system?
Skeletal muscle contraction is activated by motor neurons in the spinal cord, which are themselves under control from motor neurons in the brain. Without nervous input, the muscles wont respond to volitional control.
What is paralysis of the ciliary muscles of the eye called?
cycloplegia
Is Lou Gehrig's disease a communicable disease?
No, Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS) is not a communicable disease. It is a neurodegenerative disorder that primarily affects the nerve cells responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. It is not contagious and cannot be transmitted from person to person.
When did Stephen become paralyzed?
British Physicist, Stephen Hawkings suffers from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a degenerative disease. ALS is a motor neuron disease that progresses over time. People who are afflicted lose the ability to use their muscles. The deterioration begins with difficulty talking and using the muscles to total paralysis.
What is a drug that causes temporary paralysis by blocking the transmission of nerve stimuli to the muscles.?
A neuromuscular blocker causes temporary paralysis by blocking the transmission of nerve stimuli to the muscles. This type of drug is used adjunctively to anesthesia to produce paralysis.
