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What is the main cause of paralysis?

Asked by Lynn , Last updated: Feb 24, 2022

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Cesar H. Pablo

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Cesar H. Pablo
Cesar H. Pablo, Journalist

Answered Nov 19, 2020

Paralysis is caused by multiple conditions. Paralysis can be defined as the loss of muscle function in the body. Paralysis is often caused by stroke, and others like spinal cord injury, head injury, multiple sclerosis. Paralysis is classified based on the muscles and the effect or the nerves they control. Paralysis can affect any part of the body.

Different types of paralysis affect a different part of the body; this includes quadriplegia; this type of paralysis affects both arms and both legs; paraplegia paralysis affects both legs. Hemiplegia affects only one leg and one arm, both on the same side of the body; monoplegia paralysis affects only one arm or leg.

Lastly, other causes of paralysis include tumors, trauma, muscular dystrophy, toxin, tick paralysis, familial periodic paralysis, hereditary spastic paraplegia, and medication, etc.

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Corné

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Corné , College student, MBA, Geneva

Answered Nov 03, 2020

The correct answer to this question is having a stroke. This is the main reason why some patients suffer from paralysis. There are various types of paralysis that a person can suffer from. One of those types is monoplegia. When a patient has this condition, it affects just one arm and just one leg. Another type of paralysis that a person can suffer from is paraplegia. With this type of paraplegia, it affects both legs and can impact a person's ability to be able to walk and move. Quadriplegia is another type, which can affect the arms and legs. A person with this condition may not be able to move any part of their body.
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J. Harty

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J. Harty, Writer, M.A, Chula Vista

Answered Oct 28, 2020

The most common cause of paralysis is having a stroke. When a stroke happens, there is an artery that becomes blocked on the neck or the brain. There are various reasons why a stroke may occur. Some may experience it because of a heart condition while there are others who may experience this because of an injury. It may happen at any time when people are not expecting it to happen. For others, they already know that they are at risk because of their lifestyle and the various things that they do. People who are at risk are always recommended to do some changes in order to improve their current condition. There are some early symptoms of paralysis that you need to know so that you will know if you need to seek treatment soon.
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