hemiplegia, affecting one side of the body
Alternating hemiplegia is a very rare condition characterized by recurrent episodes of temporary paralysis.
Hemiplegia is almost always caused by brain damage on the side opposite the paralysis, often from a stroke.
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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
The term for total paralysis of one side of the body is hemiplegia, while a weakness on one side of the body is hemiparesis.Hemiparesis: One-sided paralysis of the body.Hemiplegia is the word for half paralysis.
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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.
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.
I am an ortho/neuro RN and have seen Intramuscular injections of botox given for this reason. Botox ofcourse causes muscle paralysis.
The plural form of paralysis is paralyses.
The plural form of paralysis is paralyses.
Yes, paralysis can occur on both sides of the body, a condition known as bilateral paralysis. This can happen due to various medical conditions, such as stroke, multiple sclerosis, or spinal cord injuries affecting both sides of the nervous system. In contrast, paralysis that affects only one side of the body is called hemiplegia. The specific cause and extent of paralysis can vary widely depending on the underlying condition.