Question 1

what is paralysis of the brain?

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Have no clue: This is not a medical diagnosis or an accepted neurological condition.

Question 2

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 3

what is hemiplegia paralysis?

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Half body weak: Hemiplegia means half the body.  Paralysis means inability to move.  Following a stroke a person may be paralysed on only one half of the body.  Any damage to one side of the brain can result in paralysis of the opposite side of the body.

Question 4

what is sleep paralysis and how to make it stop?

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Parasomnias: Sleep paralysis is actually several different things.   First it is normal in rem or dream sleep,  without it you would act out your dreams!   secondly it can be a parasomnia something that occurs next to sleep, and in this instance it must be determined why it is happening.   Stress,  insufficient sleep,  alcohol,  sleep apnea are some reasons why it can present.   You need to see a sleep doctor.

Question 5

i need to know what is face paralysis leukemia and is it fully recoverable?

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Complex issue: Leukemia is a cancer of the blood cells that can cause damage to different regions of the body.  If there is damage to the nerves of the face, then facial paralysis can occur.  This may be caused by leukemia in the base of the brain or central nervous system (cns).  This is a severe and dangerous form.  Chemotherapy and/or radiation can also damage the facial nerve.  Recovery may occur over time.

Question 6

what is sleep paralysis using wild lucid method?

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Sleep Paralysis: Possibly sleep paralysis, which occurs in 1 out of 3 people in their lifetime. Is caused by sleep deprivation, shift work sleep disorders, anxiety, depression, alcohol or drug use.

Question 7

what is accommodation convergence paralysis?

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Explanation: This describes an inability to cross or converge your eyes on looking at a very close object.  This may also be termed convergence insufficiency.  Sometimes this is acquired subsequent to a concussion due to brain injury.  Suggests persistent brainstem dysfunction.

Question 8

what is hyperkalemic periodic paralysis? what causes it?

Accepted Answer

Hereditary disorder: May be associated with thyroid disease, but can be independent, and causes spells of diffuse weakness secondary to increase in potassium which affects both muscle and nerve.  Rather rare and needs neuromuscular specialist to manage if present.

Question 9

what is hypokalemic periodic paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Inherited disorder: Hypokalemic periodic paralysis is an inherited disorder that results in occasions temporary paralysis.  Large meals can trigger attacks, especially the morning after.  Treatment is possible with potassium supplements, or medications.  It typical starts in the teens, but life span is usually normal, although persistent weakness may develop over years.  It is very rarely fatal if recognized.

Question 10

erb's paralysis is what kind of paralysis?

Accepted Answer

Erb palsy: Erb's palsy is an injury that typically occurs at birth and involves the nerves of the brachial plexus in the shoulder region. The injury is manifested with weakness in the shoulder and upper arm with the hand and wrist usually working normally.

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