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Paralysis
Paralysis refers to the loss of muscle function in part of your body. It can occur due to various reasons, including:
Compression Stockings:
- Spinal Cord Injury: Damage to the spinal cord can disrupt communication between the brain and the body, leading to paralysis below the level of injury.
- Stroke: A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is interrupted, resulting in damage to brain cells and potentially causing paralysis on one side of the body.
- Traumatic Brain Injury: Severe head injury can damage the brain and result in paralysis, depending on the area affected.
- Neurological Conditions: Diseases such as multiple sclerosis, ALS (amyotrophic lateral sclerosis), and cerebral palsy can cause paralysis due to damage to the nervous system.
- Peripheral Nerve Disorders: Conditions affecting peripheral nerves, such as Guillain-Barré syndrome or nerve compression, can lead to temporary or permanent paralysis.
The extent and type of paralysis depend on the location and severity of the injury or condition. Paralysis can be:
- Monoplegia: Paralysis of one limb.
- Hemiplegia: Paralysis of one side of the body.
- Paraplegia: Paralysis of the lower half of the body.
- Quadriplegia (Tetraplegia): Paralysis of all four limbs and typically the torso as well.
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