What is Pseudobulbar Palsy? Pseudobulbar palsy is a form of upper motor neuron disease in which bulbar innervated muscles are affected. This palsy is caused by bilateral supranuclear lesions involving the corticobulbar pathways. Most common types of bulbar palsy are progressive bulbar palsy (PBP) and pseudobulbar palsy. Most common symptoms are dysphagia, nasal regurgitation, choking,…
What paralysis mean? Paralysis is a loss of muscle function in part of the body. It can be localized or generalized, partial or complete, and temporary or permanent. Paralysis can affect any part of the body at any time in human life. If you experience it, you probably won’t feel pain in the affected areas.In…
Introduction : Spastic Hemiplegia (hem-uh-PLEE-jee-uh) is paralysis with increase muscle tone that affects the motor function of one side of the body. Definition of Spastic Hemiplegia :- Spastic Hemiplegia is a condition caused by mostly brain damage or spinal cord injury that leads to paralysis on one side of the body. It causes weakness, with…
Left Hemiplegia define : Left Hemiplegia is a condition where left side of the body is paralyzed. Left Hemiplegia is caused by damage to the brain of right side or after a stroke. Symptoms include loss of sensation, lack of coordination, lack of balance, and the inability to properly use the muscles on left side…
A cerebellar stroke happen when the blood supply to the cerebellum is stopped. This part of the brain helps with body movement, eye movement, and balance. There are two main types of stroke: hemorrhagic and ischemic. An ischemic stroke is the most common type of it. Medical care is needed right away. Cells in the…
Hirayama Disease is characterized by a slow and progressive weakening of the skeletal muscles. It is a rare disease, and it affects people in their teens and early 20s. Introduction Hirayama Disease Define Monomelic Amyotrophy ( Hirayama Disease ) Pathogenesis Symptoms of Hirayama Disease The signs and symptoms of Hirayama’s disease can include: Cause of…
Parkinson disease with dementia makes it hard to walk and do daily day to day activities. It is the disorder that affects the movement of an individual. It causes muscles to tighten and become rigid. People with Parkinson’s also have tremors (Shaking movements in one or more parts of the body due to an involuntary,…
What is Paraplegia? Causes of Paraplegia : Types of Paraplegia : What is the Spinal cord Injury? Types of spinal cord injury according to injury: Causes of spinal cord injury: Incidence: It is highest among persons age between 16-30 years and males are more prone to SCI. Pathophysiology of Paraplegia and Spinal cord Injury :…
Definition Cervical stenosis of spine is a narrowing of the cervical spinal canal which may result in compression of the spinal cord and/or the nerve roots. It can be caused by several things, including spondylosis (a degenerative process that results in bony overgrowths), arthritis, previous infections, or malignancy, among others. The symptoms of cervical stenosis…
WHAT IS HEMIPLEGIA ? Right Hemiplegia vs Left Hemiplegia WHAT ARE THE CAUSE OF HEMIPLEGIA? Stroke Brain and Nervous System Infections Brain Trauma Genetic Disorders/Congenital Diseases Brain Tumors Brain Lesions Brain Diseases Psychological Conditions Cardiovascular Problems Loss of Oxygen to the Brain Causes of Right-Sided Hemiplegia? The causes of hemiplegia include neurological conditions such as:…
