Question 1

what exercises shud i ask my 22 yr old fiancee's therapist for betr recovery of mild hemiparesis and dystonia after 9 months of tb meningitis she can transfer from bed and stand up own bt can't walk

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See details: Any qualified therapist will know exactly what needs to be done. Trust that person. It is difficult to suggest specific exercises without being able to examine the person first.

Question 2

how do i know if i have hemiparesis?

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One side weakness : If you have one sided weakness, decreased strength, decreased sensation, gait problems, trouble swallowing, then you should be examined. See your doctor for a proper assessment.

Question 3

how to care for someone with hemiparesis?

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Learn from therapist: Someone with hemiparesis will have many needs and may need someone available around the clock. The best way is to have a home therapy evaluation and work with the therapist and home health personnel on what the patient's individual needs will be.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: hemiparesis?

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Half body weakness: "Hemi" refers to half.  "Paresis" means weakness.  Hemiparesis refers to a weakness over one side (half) of body.  The most common cause is from a cerebral infarction (stroke) on one side of the brain.  It usually affects the opposite side of the body relative to the side of stroke, although if the face is involved, that tends to be on the same side as the brain injury, (opposite) to body.

Question 5

how can i control spastic hemiparesis?

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PT/Baclofen or botox: To help with spasticity, things like Baclofen pumps and Botox injections into the muscle have shown to reduce the stiffness and increase function. Most of the time, a physiatrist (physical medicine and rehab physician) does these procedures. Other interventions include pt, occupational therapy, speech and behavior therapy.

Question 6

what is spastic hemiparesis in children?

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Spasticity: This refers to increased tone combined with weakness. It is a sign of some impairment in the central nervous system.   Speak to your neurologist for more clarification.

Question 7

can a pinched nerve cause a hemiparesis?

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No: A single pinched nerve may cause weakness in the distribution of that nerve only.  Hemiparesis=weakness on half the body should be caused by something larger like a stroke or compression of the spinal cord/disease of the spinal cord.

Question 8

can hemiparesis causes be determined by doctors?

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Absolutely: Start with your family md and then a neurologist for a full neurological workup and treatment.

Question 9

what does it mean to have a mild right hemiparesis?

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Weakness: This means that the muscles on the right side of hte body are mildly weak.  It is typically called hemiparesis (half-weak) when the cause is a problem in the brain or spinal cord, such as a stroke, tumor or traumatic injury.

Question 10

how can i control or mitigate a spastic hemiparesis?

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Medication/botox: You want to maintain some degree of spasticity in your leg to assist walking. The use of oral medication may help, but will affect arm and leg-plus there may be sedation. Botox can be very helpful, different doses for arm/leg, customizing the effect. It can address specific trouble areas oral medications can't address. Would find  a neurologist/ rehab doctor who does this under EMG for best result.

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