Paralysis, sleep: A frightening form of paralysis that occurs when a person suddenly finds himself or herself unable to move for a few minutes, most often upon falling asleep or waking up.
Paralysis
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Paralysis, Facial
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Definition of medical terminology for Paralysis, Facial.
Paralysis are of different types partial,total,paralysis in grown ups and children.Paralysis or palsy means loss of muscular power due to some problem in the Nervous System.Various technical names are given to various forms of the disease.
Paralysis
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or palsy(põl´z), complete loss or impairment of the ability to use voluntary muscles, usually as the result of a disorder of the nervous system.
PARALYSIS OF THE PORTIO DURA.
paralysis from affection of the portio Jura of the seventh nerve may be a mild- or severe complaint according to the cause on which the paralysis depends.
Paralysis is the loss of ability to move one or more muscles of the body. Some people with paralysis also lose sensation from the affected body part.
Paralysis of the muscular coat of the stomach. Paralysis is loss of movement and/or sensation.
Hemiparalysis - Hemiplegia
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Tick Paralysis
Tick paralysis is a disease caused by the bite of a tick. When a tick feeds on a person or animal, a chemical in its saliva is released that inhibits the normal function of nerves and muscles.
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Tick paralysis is the only tick-borne disease that is not caused by an infectious organism. The illness is caused by a neurotoxin produced in the tick's salivary gland.
Tick paralysis
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facial paralysis
Type: Term
Definitions:
1. paresis or paralysis of the facial muscles, usually unilateral, ...
Paralysis is a medical condition characterized by the inability to move one or more muscles. In most cases, a person experiencing paralysis also loses all feeling in the affected area. Paralysis may be temporary, depending on the cause.
Paralysis of the face
Definition of Facial paralysis:
Facial paralysis is the total loss of voluntary muscle movement of one side of the face.
Paralysis of the face
Considerations
About 75% of all adult facial paralysis cases are due to Bell's palsy, a condition in which the facial nerve becomes inflamed.
Paralysis of the vocal cords may occur when one or both vocal cords or folds does not open or close properly. A common disorder, this condition can range from relatively mild to life threatening.
Paralysis can be temporary or permanent. It can affect a small area (localized) or be widespread (generalized). It may affect one side (unilateral) or both sides (bilateral).
Todd's paralysis is a neurological condition experienced by individuals with epilepsy, in which a seizure is followed by a brief period of temporary paralysis. The paralysis may be partial or complete but usually occurs on just one side of the body.
Periodic paralysis disorders are genetic disorders that affect muscle strength. There are two major forms, hypokalemic and hyperkalemic, each caused by defects in different genes.
Periodic paralysis - thyrotoxic
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Vocal cord paralysis may be caused by head trauma, a neurologic insult such as a stroke, a neck injury, lung or thyroid cancer, a tumor pressing on a nerve, or a viral infection.
Periodic Paralysis Syndrome
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spastic paralysis, infantile onset ascending
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Familial periodic paralysis is a rare autosomal condition characterized by episodes of flaccid paralysis with loss of deep tendon reflexes and failure of muscle to respond to electrical stimulation.
Familial periodic paralysis is an inherited condition. The episodes usually begin during the teenage years. When the attack occurs, there may be an abnormally high or low level of potassium in the blood.
Paralysis with no sensory loss has a subacute onset, although the degree can vary from involving only a few muscle groups, or as much as all four limbs.
Polio is a viral disease which may affect the spinal cord causing muscle weakness and paralysis. The polio virus enters the body through the mouth, usually from hands contaminated with the stool of an infected person.
Symptoms of PERIODIC PARALYSIS
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Paralysis
A common effect of a stroke is paralysis on one side of the body. This is called hemi-plegia (another term is hemi-paresis). This paralysis may be complete (or dense) or may be partial, resulting in various degrees of weakness.
Paralysis, Paraplegia, and Quadriplegia
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Compression Paralysis
Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia
Hysterical Paralysis
Spinal Cord Injury
Tetraplegia
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Paralysis
Inability to move parts of the body.
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Sleep paralysis
People who wake up and are unable to move or speak may be experiencing sleep paralysis. People who suffer from sleep paralysis are not able to move their limbs when they are asleep.
Sleep paralysis. Less commonly, people with narcolepsy experience a temporary inability to move or speak while falling asleep or upon waking. These episodes are usually brief - rarely lasting for more than 10 minutes - but they can be frightening.
Sleep paralysis
This is a brief loss of the ability to move. It occurs either at the start of sleep or upon awakening. Except for the eye muscles and those involved with breathing, all muscles are affected.
Sleep Paralysis
This condition prevents you from moving or speaking while falling asleep or waking up. However, you're fully conscious (aware) during this time. Sleep paralysis usually lasts just a few seconds or minutes, but it can be scary.
Sleep paralysis. People with narcolepsy often experience a temporary inability to move or speak while falling asleep or upon waking.
Sleep paralysis
This is where you are conscious but are unable to move your body when you wake up from sleep. Sometimes it can occur as you are falling asleep.
Todd's Paralysis
Todd's paralysis is a symptom that can occur following a seizure. Read more about this phenomenon here.
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Landrys paralysis
lndrz p rlss noun same as GuillainBarr syndrome see After JeanBaptiste Octave Landry 182665 French physician ...
Landsteiners classification ...
PARALYSIS "
Lou Gehrig's Disease (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis"1)
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis"2 [Kellogg]
Locomotor Ataxia [Kellogg]
Meningitis"1
Meningitis"2 [Kellogg]
Meningocele (Spina Bifida; Severe Anencephalia
Menke's Syndrome ...
Paralysis of one or more of the eye muscles.
ophthalmoscope
Figure: Binocular Indirect Ophthalmoscope. Courtesy of National Eye Institute.
Ophthalmic instrument that is used to view the inside of the eye through the pupil.
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Paralysis and incontinence of bowel and bladder may occur-frequently not cured by surgery
Hydrocephalus. -a build up of fluids in the brain that increase pressure on the brain
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paralysis of a facial nerve
life-threatening problems in the brain
The symptoms of acoustic neurinoma may resemble other conditions or medical problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.
Paralysis of the Insane
General paralysis of the insane. [Dunglison1874]
General Paralysis of the Insane ...
Paralysis due to spinal cord injuries may be total or partial. This depends on how much of the spinal cord is damaged. In addition to paralysis of the arms and/or legs, you may also suffer from: ...
Paralysis; Loss of movement
Considerations
In the United States, loss of muscle function most often results from stroke or injury such as broken neck or back.
Paralysis.
Disruptions in feeling (loss of sensation), eg numbness and tingling.
Problems with urination.
Problems with mobility or balance.
Muscle weakness and tightness.
Paralysis of the right side of the body (‘right hemiplegia')
Various problems with speech and communication
Short-term memory loss.
The cerebellum
Some of the major functions of the cerebellum include coordination and balance.
Paralysis of the oculomotor nerve, i.e. palsy, is a rare condition. It can arise due to: direct trauma,
demyelinating diseases (e.g. multiple sclerosis),
increased intracranial pressure (leading to uncal herniation)
due to a space-occupying lesion (e.
Paralysis, blindness, or hearing loss may also occur. Children are characteristically quiet and apathetic.
Paralysis; Paresis; Loss of movement; Motor dysfunction
Considerations
Loss of muscle function may be caused by: ...
paralysis
breathing difficulties
The symptoms of a venomous snake bite may resemble other medical conditions or problems. Always consult your physician for a diagnosis.
Paralysis and loss of sensation of part of the body are common. This includes total paralysis or numbness and varying degrees of movement or sensation loss. Death is possible, particularly if there is paralysis of the breathing muscles.
Paralysis.
Kidney (renal) failure.
Infections in the lung and lung failure.
Decreased heart function and heart attack.
paralysis (puh-RAL-ih-siss)
Loss of ability to move all or part of the body.
Paralysis
Delayed rupture of the aneurysm
Infection
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PARALYSIS: Loss of movement of any part of the body due to nerve damage. [see 'Neck or back injury']
PARANOIA: A form of schizophrenia involving delusions, hallucinations, fear of persecution, and undue suspicion of others. [24, 33, 128] ...
Paralysis of both lower extremities.
Parotid
A gland situated in front of the ear that produces saliva or spit.
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