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My grandmother just recently had a stroke and now she is always dropping things?

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A stroke: Can often cause weakness to one side of the body. She should see a therapist i.E occupational therapist who might be able to assist in helping rehab some fine motor movement.

Dr Rao agreed

Answered 8/13/2012

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