Question 1

can anyone tell me what is paralysis agitans?

Accepted Answer

Parkinson's disease: 'paralysis' - latin for palsy or muscle weakness; 'agitans' = shaky; this expression use started about 1817.  Today it is called Parkinson's disease, or if just the symptoms of this disease 'parkinsonism'.   Disease is characterized by a non-intention tremor and the hallmark of the disease is an slowing of all movements, called bradykinesis (brady = slow, kinesis=motion).

Question 2

name of jungle drug for muscle paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Curare: This is probably the drug you are looking for.

Question 3

can drugs cause cerebral palsy?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: Cerebral palsy is caused by injury to an immature brain. It typically occurs when a child is born early or has an event where they have inadequate blood suppply or oxygen to the brain for a signifcant length of time.

Question 4

is effect of numbing injections muscle paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Yes. : Medications used in numbing injections temporarily interrupt the entire function of the nerve injected. If the nerved which was injected is a sensory and motor nerve (meaning that it goes to/serves a muscle), the injection would cause numbness and paralysis.  Ortho patients who have had "blocks" to improve pain control post-op experience this effect commonly.

Question 5

a 45 year old patient got fascial palsy ,she was given drugs with no benefit  ,its going for three month didn't get any better,what can be done ?thnx

Accepted Answer

See a doc: usually facial palsy gets better.  in many cases though it doesnt conpletely recover.  first she should see a doc to be sure it is just facial palsy.

Question 6

what is the definition or description of: muscle paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Muscle paralysis: Muscle paralysis occurs when there is a lack of muscle function.

Question 7

does botulism cause muscle paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Botulism usually causes constipation as its first sign, but can also lead to decreased movement, muscle weakness, trouble swallowing, and weak cry, but does not usually lead to full paralysis.

Question 8

how will botulism cause muscle paralysis?

Accepted Answer

See answer below: Botulinum neurotoxins essentially prevent the release of acetylcholine (neurotransmitter) in the synaptic cleft, thus preventing the trigger of muscle contraction. The paralysis in the skeletal muscle lasts for about 3 months. It lasts up to 9-12 months if used in the detrusor muscle in the bladder. Strength eventually returns when new connections are created between the nerves and the muscles.

Question 9

my child takes chloral hydrae for sleep he has cerebral palsy. is there concerns with this drug for long term use besides dependency affecting organs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. 25 mg/kg/day : of Chloral Hydrate given long-term  can ^ risk of central sleep apnea from CNS depression, obstructive sleep apnea from respiratory depression, aspiration pneumonia if given on a full stomach, diarrhea &amp; vomiting if not given with a full glass of water, adverse interactions with anti-epileptics like phenobarbital &amp; some other meds, liver &amp; kidney damage, drug dependence, etc. Please see comment.

Question 10

why must a spinal cord injury be followed by muscle paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Anatomy: Muscles only work because nerves stimulate them and cause them to work.  Muscles can not work independently other than an occasional firing.

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A 45 year old patient got fascial palsy ,she was given drugs with no benefit ,its going for three month didn't get any better,what can be done ?thnx

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What is the definition or description of: muscle paralysis?

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Why must a spinal cord injury be followed by muscle paralysis?

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