Question 1

what are the differences between flaccid paralysis and spastic paralysis?

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Spasticity: Both types of paralysis involve loss of voluntary motor function. However, in the spastic type, involuntary movements persist, such as with cerebral palsy.

Question 2

can you tell me examples of when does one get spastic paralysis vs flaccid paralysis please?

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Cord vs root: In general spastic paralysis results from an injury to the spinal cord and flaccid paralysis after an  injury downstream from the spinal cord, such as in the nerve root or peripheral nerve. The notable exception is in the early period after a spinal cord injury when there is "spinal shock" with flaccid paralysis.

Question 3

difference between flaccid and spastic paralysis.?

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Tone: The difference is in the tone of the muscles. In people with spastic paralysis, they will often have involuntary movements of their legs or arms and it is very difficult to move the limb by another person like a physical therapy. This is spasticity. A flaccid paralyzed limb has no muscle tone and is limp and easily moved by another.

Question 4

what are the differences between spastic and flaccid paralysis?

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Amount of tone: The difference between the two is the tone in the limbs. In spastic paralysis the tone is increased, the upper limb is flexed the fingers contracted. The lower limb is somewhat stiff and may support ambulation. In flaccid paralysis tone is markedly reduced. The arm when held up drops, as does the leg; no resistance against gravity. The leg will not support ambulation even with an assistive device.

Question 5

why do health agencies track  cases of flaccid paralysis?

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Infections: The cdc (center for disease control) tracks flaccid paralysis, since many cases are related to infections.  Viral influenza and the mononucleosis virus epstein-barr can cause guillain-barre syndrome. West nile virus causes myelitis similar to polio. Tracking the spread of these conditions in the us helps identify the cause, develop vaccines and distribute treatments to affected areas.

Question 6

how does hypercalcemia cause flaccid paralysis? not described in my med books.

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Hyperpolarization: Highly elevated ionized calcium can lead to a variety of symptoms, including dehydration, polyuria/polydipsia, confusion, constipation and sometimes pancreatitis. Asthenia and weakness are common and can progress to a flaccid paralysis. Cardiovascular effects include shortened qt, av block, and brady or tachydysrhythmias. Muscular effects are related to hyperpolarization caused by high calcium.

Question 7

how is spastic paralysis treated?

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See below: Spastic paralysis is a general term for many condition in the brain or spinal cord that cause weakness or paralysis of the limbs as well as spasticity which causes increased abnormal tone in the muscles. The conditions most often associated with this conditions are brain injuries, stroke, spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis and sometimes als. There are treatments that can reduce spasticity.

Question 8

what can cause flaccid paralysis?

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Flaccid: There are many causes of flaccid (loose) paralysis, starting with motor nerve synaptic malfunction (as in myasthenia), motor nerve damage (as in polio or other disorders), certain spinal cord lesions affecting motor control.  Rarely certain regions of the brain can also cause flaccid paralysis or weakness.  There are also some metabolic conditions. My suggestion is that you consult a neurologist.

Question 9

how does flaccid paralysis affect you?

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Loose and floppy: Flaccid describes very low tone with limbs that are loose and floppy.  Spastic describes stiff and tight limbs that can have painful spasms.  Paralysis is just the lack of ability to move limbs when you want to.

Question 10

what increases risk for flaccid paralysis?

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Flaccid: There are many causes of flaccid (loose) paralysis, starting with motor nerve synaptic malfunction (as in myasthenia), motor nerve damage (as in polio or other disorders), certain spinal cord lesions affecting motor control.  Rarely certain regions of the brain can also cause flaccid paralysis or weakness.  There are also some metabolic conditions. My suggestion is that you consult a neurologist.

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