Question 1

if someone has muscle spasms when he has quadriplegia, what medications can he take?

Accepted Answer

Spasticity: Usually this represents secondary spasticity and many meds can be chosen, such as baclofen, tizanidine, but also Botox.  Physical therapy is very useful.  Work with your neurologist.

Question 2

what's quadriplegia definition?

Accepted Answer

See below: Quad- 4
plegia-weakness
weakness or paralysis of all 4 limbs.

Question 3

how is quadriplegia diagnosed at first?

Accepted Answer

See below: Quadriplegia which means weakness or paralysis in all 4 limbs is a descriptive term only. It does not explain what caused the quadriplegia. Conditions that affect the brain and spinal cord can cause quadriplegia and this can happen from trauma, infections, autoummune conditions like multiple sclerosis and many others. The diagnosis is first made with the history and physical examination.

Question 4

what other symptoms  accompany quadriplegia?

Accepted Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

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 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 7

what type providers will i need to see if i have quadriplegia?

Accepted Answer

See below: Depending on the cause of the quadriplegia, the providers that might be involved could be a neurosurgeon, neurologist, physiatrist (rehab specialist), rehab nurses, respiratory, physical and occupational therapists, case managers, social worker, psychologist. The rehabilitation of quadriplegia requires a team approach.

Question 8

what are the causes of spastic quadriplegia?

Accepted Answer

4 limbs: Spastic weakness of all 4 limbs.

Question 9

whats the different between paraplegia and quadriplegia?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

what is the difference between quadriplegia, and hemiplegia?

Accepted Answer

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.

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