Question 1

what are the causes of spastic quadriplegia?

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4 limbs: Spastic weakness of all 4 limbs.

Question 2

how to help my sister who is affected with cerebal palsy , spastic quadriplegia caused by intracranial hemorrh?

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Interdisciplinary: The best way to help someone with spastic quadriplegia is with a interdisciplinary approach.  She should have a primary care provider who will oversee her general medical issues.  A physiatrist (physical medicine and rehabilitation doctor) specialized in pediatric rehabilitation will be the most beneficial if issues arise.

Question 3

what is spastic bilateral  quadriplegia?

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Jibberish: Patients who have spasticity can be described in many ways.  Hemiplegia means that half of the body is involved.  Diplegia means two limbs - usually the legs - are involved.  Quadriplegia means that all four limbs are involved.  Some doctors use the term of bilateral hemiplegia for patients with both sides of the body involved but one side more than other - bilateral quadriplegia does not exist.

Question 4

what other symptoms  accompany quadriplegia?

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See below: It depends on the level of the spinal cord injury. If the injury occurs at or above the third cervical level, the person will not have any control over their breathing and will need to be on a respirator. Below c3-4 most can breath on their own but will have very weak coughs and are prone to pneumonia.Pressure sores on th skin due to inability to feel pressure or move, bowel and bladder paralysis.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: quadriplegia?

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Loss of control of 4: Quadriplegia, is paralysis caused by illness or injury to a human that results in the partial or total loss of use of all their limbs and torso; paraplegia is similar but does not affect the arms. The loss is usually sensory and motor, which means that both sensation and control are lost.

Question 6

what is the treatment for quadriplegia?

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Appropriate care: Most patients with quadriplegia were either born with brain injury or acquired it due to injury or infection.  Once the injury occurs, there is little more to do other than provide appropriate therapy and care.  Most patients have trouble with bowel and bladder control, and some have breathing problems and need special respiratory support.  Most important is to avoid complications.

Question 7

whats the different between paraplegia and quadriplegia?

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See below: Quadriplegia=weakness or paralysis of all 4 limbs. 

Paraplegia= weakness or paralysis of the 2 lower extremities.

Question 8

what is the difference between quadriplegia, and hemiplegia?

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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 9

what are the major differences between paraplegia and quadriplegia?

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Arm function: Paraplegia is paralysis of the legs (no movement or feeling). Tetraplegia (quadriplegia is an older term) is paralysis of the arms and the legs. In both, a person has also lost control of bladder and bowels. Both are forms of spinal cord injury or other problem of the cord. Sometimes the loss is incomplete (weakness rather than no muscle function; retention of some feeling).

Question 10

what's the main difference between paraplegia and quadriplegia, if any?

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Number of limbs: "plegia" is a term meaning weakness or paralysis.  Paraplegia refers to involvement of both legs.  This is the more common form of cerebral palsy.  Quadriplegia means that all four limbs are involved.  This is the most severe form of cerebral palsy.  Paraplegia is often not associated with mental retardation or epilepsy, while quadriplegia is almost always associated with both.

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