Paralysis

🍁 Paralysis

Paralysis is defined as complete loss of strength in an affected limb or muscle group.

⚜ Paralysis Attack :

The body's immune system attacks the nerves of the peripheral nervous system, which causes them to become inflamed.

This nerve damage results in a tingly, numb sensation in the arms and legs, which can eventually lead to temporary paralysis of the arms, legs and face.

⚜ Causes :

Paralysis is most often caused by damage in the nervous system, especially the spinal cord.

Other major causes are stroke, trauma with nerve injury, poliomyelitis, cerebral palsy, peripheral neuropathy, Parkinson's disease, ALS, botulism, spina bifida, multiple sclerosis, and Guillain–Barré syndrome.

⚜Different types of Paralysis :

🏵 Monoplegia, which affects only one arm or leg

🏵 Hemiplegia, which affects one arm and one leg on the same side of your body

🏵 Paraplegia, which affects both of your legs.

🏵 Quadriplegia, or tetraplegia, which affects both of your arms and both of your legs

⚜ Symptoms :

☄ Changes in level of consciousness
☄ Confusion
☄ Dizziness
☄ Loss of coordination
☄ Seizure
☄ Changes in vision
☄ Weakness in arms or legs on one side of your body

⚜ Severity :

If you have partial paralysis, you’ll have some control over the muscles in the affected body parts. If you have complete paralysis, you’ll have no control over the muscles in the affected areas.

⚜ Duration :

Your paralysis may be temporary. For example, Bell's palsy is a condition that can cause temporary paralysis of your face.

Strokes can also temporarily paralyze one side of your body. With time and treatment, you may regain some or all of your feeling and coordination.

In other cases, your paralysis may be permanent.

⚜ Prevention Measures :

💡 Risk of stroke can be reduced by controlling high blood pressure and cholesterol levels

💡 Seatbelts, air bags, and helmets reduce the risk of injury from motor vehicle accidents and falls

💡 Good prenatal care can help prevent premature birth, which is a common cause of cerebral palsy

💡 Consulting respiratory therapist, speech-language pathologist, and nutritionist

💡 Paying careful attention to environmental factors

💡 Follow a diet low in carbohydrates and sodium and rich in potassium

💡 Engaging in regular, mild exercises