Question 1

i was recently diagnosed with diaphragm paralysis on my right side. i work in lawn care. could exposure to pesticides cause this?

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Possible, unlikely: The cause of weakness or paralysis of the diaphragm is injury or dysfunction of the phrenic nerve or from muscle disease of the diaphragm muscles. An electromyogram can help sort this out. Usually other nerves or muscles are affected that can be more easily tested. Pesticide exposure is a remote, unlikely cause but could be considered in the work-up. Good wishes:)

Question 2

in case of paralysis of a leaf of the diaphragm, is a surgical procedure needed or can it be treated by medicines only?

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Surgical procedure: If only one side of the diaphragm is paralyzed, and the muscle is so thinned out it is pushing on the lung, sometimes a procedure to plicate the muscle is performed. This should be done by a general or thoracic surgeon with experience in this technique in a minimally invasive fashion - thoracoscopiccally, or laparoscopically. I am not aware of medication that will work for this. Hope this helps!

Question 3

paralysis of right diaphragm after thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. is this likely to improve on its own?

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Probable: usually recovers over 4 weeks if merely involves nerve myelin covering but if axon inside involved, looking at several months.   Most of these issues resolve fully over time

Question 4

had cardiac ablation for afib. now have been diagnosed with vagus nerve paralysis and diaphragm from the procedure. should i seek neuro or gastric spe?

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Vagus nerve: Likely both specialists would have relevant input into your situation depending ob symptoms ,if any.

Question 5

how is diaphragmatic paralysis diagnosed ? who is at risk for it?

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Sniff test: Easy to diagnose by ordering a "sniff rest" from radiology. Patients who have had prior thoracic surgery are at risk.

Question 6

i have been diagnosed with bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis with left side weaker. i believe it was caused by a herpes virus. is this possible?  what

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Yes and no: "A" herpesvirus is right: Herpes zoster can cause a phrenic neuritis with residual neuropathy that can cause diaphragmatic weakness. The other herpesviruses such as herpes simplex essentially don't.

Question 7

diaphragmatic paralysis? 76%tlc, 74%vc, normal dlco, normal mip/mep, erv 43%, rv 64%, 45yoa, 28bmi, active, unexplainex dyspnea walking, exertion, laying supine, significant chest pressure and sob in chest depth water. clear lungs on ct?

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: Diaphragmatic paralysis can be diagnosed by checking a chest x-ray since, if one side of the diaphragm is paralyzed, it will be raised on the x-ray. It can also be diagnosed by ultrasound since it will not move with inspiration. So, see a lung doctor to get evaluated to see if you have diaphragm paralysis. It can be temporary from a viral infection and then it can recover. Good luck!

Question 8

treatment for one-sided paralysis?

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Transient?: Hemiplegic migraine can cause temporary "one-sided paralysis", but if this is permanent, it is important to have a full evaluation.  Treatment is based on causation.  Best to start with a primary care physician and consider neurological consultation.

Question 9

best treatment for facial paralysis?

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Steroids&antoviral d: Treatment of bells palsy is to start oral Prednisone and antiviral drugs.The antiviral drugs should be started as soon as the symptoms appear to be effective.Most people recover completely without any ill effects
beside the meds you need to keep the affected eye lubricated as there is inability to close the eye on affected side, use artificial tears regularly or use a patch to prevent drying eye.

Question 10

is there treatment for partial paralysis?

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Depends on cause: Paralysis = complete loss of strength or movement in a limb or muscle group.  Partial means there is some left.  The causes are numerous, from a stroke, to nerve damage of particular peripheral nerve, to spinal stenosis, etc.  Treatment is geared toward underlying problem, so careful diagnosis by neurologist is the first step to proper treatment.

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I was recently diagnosed with diaphragm paralysis on my right side. i work in lawn care. could exposure to pesticides cause this?

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In case of paralysis of a leaf of the diaphragm, is a surgical procedure needed or can it be treated by medicines only?

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Paralysis of right diaphragm after thoracic outlet syndrome surgery. is this likely to improve on its own?

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Had cardiac ablation for afib. now have been diagnosed with vagus nerve paralysis and diaphragm from the procedure. should i seek neuro or gastric spe?

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How is diaphragmatic paralysis diagnosed ? who is at risk for it?

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I have been diagnosed with bilateral diaphragmatic paralysis with left side weaker. i believe it was caused by a herpes virus. is this possible? what

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Diaphragmatic paralysis? 76%tlc, 74%vc, normal dlco, normal mip/mep, erv 43%, rv 64%, 45yoa, 28bmi, active, unexplainex dyspnea walking, exertion, laying supine, significant chest pressure and sob in chest depth water. clear lungs on ct?

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