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Insights on Different Types of Paralysis

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Insights on Different Types of Paralysis

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  1. Types of Paralysis: A Closer Look at Mobility Impairments

  2. What is Paralysis? • Paralysis is the loss of muscle function in one or all parts of the body. • It hinders transmitting nerve signals.

  3. TYPES OF PARALYSIS Monoplegia: Hemiplegia: Paraplegia: Affects one area of the body, like an arm or leg Impacts one side of the body, either left or right Affects both legs and sometimes the trunk

  4. TYPES OF PARALYSIS Quadriplegia: Diplegia: Involves all four limbs, and sometimes the torso. Affects the same limb on both sides

  5. Causes of Paralysis • Autoimmune diseases, like Guillain-Barre syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, etc. • Bell's palsy, a condition impacting the facial muscles • Birth Injuries like brachial plexus injury • Cerebral Palsy • Spinal cord injuries from falls or accidents • Strokes • Surgical errors • Traumatic Brain trauma • Tumor on brain or spine

  6. Symptoms • Symptoms moving around • Weight gain • Feel down or depressed • Experience unexplained pain or sensations, as if they are coming from the lower body • Constant pain • Loss of sexual functions • Unable to control bladder and bowel movements • Getting other infections easily, like bedsores and issues with the skin

  7. Diagnostic approaches • X-ray • CT • MRI • Myelogram • Electromyogram (EMG)

  8. Treatment • Physical therapy • Occupational therapy • Speech therapy • Orthotic devices • Medications

  9. For a flawless medical record review Contact Phone: +1-404-382-5426 Mail: sales@lezdotechmed.com www.lezdotechmed.com

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