Question 1

what is functional paresis?

Accepted Answer

Terminology: The term functional is sort of slang for "non-organic" and paresis refers to weakness, so the combination suggests non-neurological or untrue weakness and implies an underlying psychological or psychiatric causation.

Question 2

what is abducens paresis?

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Abnormal movement of: This is weakness of either the muscle that moves the eye laterally or trouble with the nerve to that muscle.

It is most commonly due to trouble with the nerve that moves the muscle.  There are many possible causes.  A neuroloigst or neuro-ophthalmologist is the person to see.

Question 3

please help! what is third cranial nerve paresis?

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Oculomotor nerve: The following can occur: a large unreactive pupil, lack of function of most of eye muscles which control movement of the eye, drooping of eyelid.

Question 4

what is the definition or description of: paresis?

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Weakness: Paresis means weakness or inability to move a body part, often used to describe a neurologic condition. For example para-paresis means someone can not move their legs, hemiparesis refers to someone being unable to move one side of their body, such as their right arm and right leg.

Question 5

i could have todd's paresis. does anyone know anything about this?

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Temporary weakness: Tp is focal (not generalized) weakness, often on one side or the other (although may affect speech or vision), following a seizure. It can mimic a stroke but it's temporary and usually very brief. The cause is not known but thought to be depletion of receptors/transmitters. It requires no treatment and gets better on its own.

Question 6

what can be done for familiar spastic paresis?

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See below: Dietary changes, eating hygiene, medications, possible surgical interventions.

Question 7

are there natural substitutes for gastro paresis?

Accepted Answer

Gastroparesis....: ....Is also known as delayed emptying of the stomach.  It's a condition, from multiple causes, where the stomach doesn't empty properly into the intestines.  I suspect you meant to ask something else.

Question 8

what foods should i eat ...i have gastro paresis?

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Small and frequent: You should eat small amounts of easily-digestible foods every few hours.  Avoid eating too much at once, and avoid drinking too much liquid with meals.  If you are needing to gain weight or improve your nutrition, try supplement drinks like boost or ensure, or glucerna if you're diabetic.

Question 9

whatif i have familiar spastic paresis. do i need help?

Accepted Answer

Prevent complication: It is important to be under the care of a doctor with experience treating spasticity to maintain the best level of function in spite of the disease.   A physical medicine and rehabilitation specialist (physiatrist) can help.

Question 10

can congenital facial paresis be treated?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes. http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/878464-overview
See a university based board certified facial plastic surgery for best results.

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