Question 1

what is tropical spastic paraparesis?

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Disorder of sp cord: A subacute condition with impairment of lower extremity >upper extremity function, sensory abnormalities, bladder functioning and girdling lumbar pain. About 80 % of patients with tsp have antibodies to htlv-1 (not aids virus..Htlv-3) the disorder and similar disorders were described in caribbean patients.

Question 2

what is hereditary spastic paraparesis?

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Rare condition: Progressive leg weakness and spasticity (tightness and catching of leg with flexion), caused by autosomal dominant and recessive or x-linked genetics, with usual slow progression and normal life span.  Mri may demonstrate atrophy of brain and/or spinal cord.

Question 3

what is the definition of hereditary spastic paraparesis?

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Hereditary SP: Hsp, is a genetic disorder transmitted as autosomal dominant, meaning one of the parent has the disease in order to pass it to the offspring.
It is a progressive spasticity in the legs , may be associated with hypertonic urinary incontinence, seizure, dementia, or peripheral neuropathy.

Question 4

so i took a genetic test and found that i have hereditary spastic paraparesis it show some positive what does that mean?

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: Not feasible to comment on meaning of some positive as clinical correlation is critical as is genetic profile.  Ask your doctor to interpret

Question 5

any treatment for heriditary spastic  paraparesis? accompanied by sensory neuropathy?

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Symptomatic treatmen: Hsp is a group of inherited disorders, often insidiously progressive and severe. There are no effective treatments to the underlying damage to the nerve axons so treatment is symptomatic. Baclofen, dantrolene and tinazidine may help with spasticity; oxybutinin with urinary urgency; gabapentin, Pregabalin and duloxetine for neuropathy. Vitamins, d, e and b6 may also help. Physical therapy also.

Question 6

paraparisis cause? its also known as familiar spastic paraplegia?

Accepted Answer

See below: Paraparesis is a milder form of paraplegia ( which should mean no movement in the lower extremities but is sometimes used synonymously) familial spastic paraplegia  is a paraplegia with family history  of unknown etiology and is diagnosed when all the other causes have been ruled out.

Question 7

what does it mean if the doctor diagonosed paraparesis?

Accepted Answer

Usually: Both legs are too weak to stand or walk, indicating most likely a spinal cord issue. The tone and function of sphincters may be affected. Paraplegia means absolute lack of tone, sometimes the next step.

Question 8

my body tenses a lot. muscles are spastic. i desire a natural birth. if so, and i tense, can i push baby back in? will i be difficult? don't want c/s

Accepted Answer

Consider an epidural: If you have trouble relaxing and  tolerating pain then consider an epidural during labor to help increase your chances of vaginal delivery.

Question 9

can anything be taken for spasticity?

Accepted Answer

Yes: True spasticity as opposed to "muscle spasm" usually occurs secondary to a disorder or trauma, such as a spinal cord injury (sci), a brain injury, a tumor, a stroke, multiple sclerosis (ms), or a peripheral nerve injury. Treatments may include, preventative measures, therapy, positioning/orthotics, oral medication, injectable medication, and in some cased surgical intervention.

Question 10

how do you treat famial spastic parapesis?

Accepted Answer

Treat symptoms: There is no cure for fsp, but physical therapy and medications such as muscle relaxants and antidepressants can reduce the impact of the symptoms and help maintain quality of life.

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So i took a genetic test and found that i have hereditary spastic paraparesis it show some positive what does that mean?

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Any treatment for heriditary spastic paraparesis? accompanied by sensory neuropathy?

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Paraparisis cause? its also known as familiar spastic paraplegia?

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What does it mean if the doctor diagonosed paraparesis?

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My body tenses a lot. muscles are spastic. i desire a natural birth. if so, and i tense, can i push baby back in? will i be difficult? don't want c/s

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Can anything be taken for spasticity?

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