Question 1

is there a difference between hemiplegia / hemiparetic / hemiparesis?

Accepted Answer

Degree of weakness: Hemiparesis is the term used to describe unilateral weakness.The range of power is anything less than full, to just being able to move a limb when gravity is removed. Hemiplegia describes a limb(s) that have no movement. The spectrum of power goes from full->hemiparesis->hemiplegia. The tone of a hemiparetic can be either flaccid or spastic depending on the cause.

Question 2

what is hemiplegia paralysis?

Accepted Answer

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 3

does left side paralysis accompany hemiplegia?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Hemiplegia is basically one sided paralysis.

Question 4

ataxic lacunar infarct, what to do?

Accepted Answer

Control risk factors: Lacunar infarcts are a type of ischemic stroke that is often due to risk factors for stroke including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes as well as lifestyle changes such as stopping smoking, exercise, and a healthy diet. The ataxia refers to a specific type of lacunar infarct and the associated symptoms of incoordination. It is best to seek full evaluation by a stroke neurologist.

Question 5

cerebral palsy and myoclonus related?

Accepted Answer

Spasticity: CP and myoclonus involve over active stretch reflexes. They are caused by release of these reflexes from higher cortical brain control.

Question 6

autosomal dominant risk for nocturnal frontal lobe epilepsy?

Accepted Answer

Nocturnal seizures: Adfle is an epileptic disorder that causes frequent, violent seizures during sleep.  These seizures often involve complex motor movements.  Vocalizations such as shouting, moaning or crying are also common.  Adfle is often diagnosed as nightmares.  Attacks often occur in clusters and typically begin in childhood.

Question 7

what is spastic bilateral  quadriplegia?

Accepted Answer

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 8

what is spastic dyplegia of cerebral palsy?

Accepted Answer

Common form of CP: Spastic diplegia refers to the part  of the body most affected by cerebral palsy. Diplegia means two limbs. In the cast of spastic diplegia it is the legs that are affected. But most children with spastic diplegia have some level of difficulty with their hands or arms as well but it is much milder than the involvement of the legs.
Spastic refers to increased tightness or tone in the muscles.

Question 9

what do you mean by: 1. scalp hematoma, left parietal region 2, cerebral contusion left parietal lobe 3. cerebral contusion left base cerebral hemisph?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like a : Bad head injury. The hematoma is bleeding in the scalp tissue. The underlying brain tissue is also "bruised".  Was there trauma, or is the patient on blood thinners?

Question 10

what is frontal lobe epilepsy?

Accepted Answer

Frontal lobe seizure: Frontal lobe epilepsy (fle) refers to epilepsy where the seizure focus is located in the frontal lobes. Because the frontal lobes are involved in so many functions the symptoms of fle can be very varied and can include motor, emotional and cognitive symptoms. Fle can also be difficult to diagnose. See http://www.Epilepsy.Com/epilepsy/epilepsy_frontallobe for more information.

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