Question 1

what is the definition or description of: hemiplegia?

Accepted Answer

Hemiplegia: Hemiplegia =   full or partial paralysis of one entire side of the body .

Question 2

is hemiplegia fully cureable with well planned exercise?

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Plegia-n; paresis-y: Hemiplegia is a complete paralysis, usually of a limb or limbs (commonly on one side of the body and due to stroke). Largely irreversible, however well planned exercise, pt, particularly occupational therapy--maximizing functionality in activities of daily living--important. Hemiparesis is weakness: here, much can be reversed, at least improved, and other muscles can take over the same function.

Question 3

what is hemiplegia? what kind if dr do you see for it? thx

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Weakness: Hemiplegia means weakness affecting half of the body, such as the right arm and right leg. You should see a neurologist.

Question 4

is hemiplegia cureable after a well planned exercise regime?

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Its possible: Exercise, stretching, splinting, heat, electric stimulation and other modalities have the potential to improve a hemiplegia, usually of a brain origin. Prognosis after a spinal cord lesion may be actually better although much rarer. Of the brain causes, recovery is influenced by many factors including age, other health problems and amount of brain damaged. Sometimes no improvement will occur.

Question 5

what is hemiplegia paralysis?

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Half body weak: Hemiplegia means half the body.  Paralysis means inability to move.  Following a stroke a person may be paralysed on only one half of the body.  Any damage to one side of the brain can result in paralysis of the opposite side of the body.

Question 6

how can people with hemiplegia walk?

Accepted Answer

Spasticity helps: Extensor tone over the afflicted leg allows some dimensions of stabilization, but safer to use an AFO splint for the foot drop, and perhaps a 4-legged cane to add to support, or better yet, a walker on wheels to prevent falling.

Question 7

what is the difference between quadriplegia, and hemiplegia?

Accepted Answer

4 vs 2: Quadriplegia means that all four of a person's limbs are not functioning at full capacity, whereas in hemiplegia, only two are affected.

Question 8

what is it like to have alternating hemiplegia and how to cope?

Accepted Answer

Alternating hemipleg: Alternating is a very rare genetic disease which causes sudden spells of hemiplegia affecting various sites if the body depending on the severity of the illness coping can be very difficult. The lesser form has a better prognosis than the severe form. Verapamil has helped in some cases. More information can be obtained from the National institute of Health

Question 9

are people with right hemiplegia worse then people with left hemi?

Accepted Answer

Depends: A left-handed person (leftie) who develops a stroke causing left-sided weakness (hemiplegia) will have a harder time recovering than if he had right hemiplegia. However, in majority of cases people with right sided hemiplegia will also have problems with speech production and language comprehension since the speech control area is on the left brain, the side controlling the right side of the body.

Question 10

does left side paralysis accompany hemiplegia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hemiplegia is basically one sided paralysis.

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