Question 1

can anyone tell me what is paralysis agitans?

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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

i have hypokalemic periodic paralysis. should i not marry and have children because my children will inherit it? thank you.

Accepted Answer

It's up to you...: BUT...Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is a treatable genetic disorder with a normal life span.  Progress in genetics and DNA analysis suggests there may be better treatments and even cures in the future.  Unless a patient is so miserable that they would never want to put their child through the same experiences, I would advise against a decision not to marry or have children.  That seems extreme!

Question 3

what causes cerebral palsy in children?

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Various causes: It is often not known, but any injury to the brain, whether through an infection, or inflammation or low oxygen, or other, can potentially lead to cerebral palsy. Those insults often happen early on in life or even during fetal stages of life.

Question 4

is it possible for someone with cerebral palsy produce children?

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Yes: Children with cerebral palsy have a disorder of their nervous system, they are reproductively normal, though they sometimes have orthopedic and medical issues that can make pregnancy difficult.

Question 5

is effect of numbing injections muscle paralysis?

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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 6

what causes 4th nerve rt upper quadrant palsy in children?

Accepted Answer

Congenital or due to: A problem with the 4th cranial nerve (which controls one of the muscles that move the eyeball) can be congenital, meaning the child is born with it (caused by incomplete or abnormal development of the nerve). A child who later acquires a 4th nerve palsy can get the palsy from head trauma, increased pressure in the brain, brain infections, nerve demyelination, tumors, etc....

Question 7

name of jungle drug for muscle paralysis?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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Is effect of numbing injections muscle paralysis?

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