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Can paralysis ever be cured?

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Cesar H. Pablo

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Cesar H. Pablo
Cesar H. Pablo, Journalist

Answered Nov 19, 2020

Currently, there is no cure for paralysis; paralysis is the permanent or temporary loss of voluntary muscle movement. Paralysis can affect any part of the body. Different types of paralysis affect a different part of the body, this includes quadriplegia, and this type of paralysis affects both arms and both legs.

The paraplegia paralysis affects both legs; hemiplegia affects only one leg and one arm, both on the same side of the body, the monoplegia paralysis affects only one arm or leg. Paralysis is a complex condition that affects a different part of the body.

Most times during paralysis, the treatment received is just to help prevent further worsening of paralysis. Paralyzed people love to live an independent life and also want to live a high-quality life, so the solution to address their problem is rehabilitation treatment, which includes adaptive equipment, physical therapy, occupational therapy, supportive device, assistive technology, mobility aid, etc.

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Jori

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Jori , Writer, M.A, Zürich

Answered Nov 03, 2020

The correct answer to this question is no. Paralysis is a complex condition because there are many types of paralysis, and it can affect different parts of the body. Unfortunately, for those that suffer from it, the condition is not able to be cured. Thankfully, for some people, it is a temporary condition. This is because it only affects a small part of the brain and does not lead to a crippling condition. For others, there are some that have to live with it forever, whether it be the lack of movement in their arms, legs, or the side of their body.
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C. Block

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C. Block, English Professor, M.A, Ph.D, Buffalo

Answered Oct 28, 2020

It can be sad for a lot of people because paralysis is not considered to be curablea, especially if the cause of paralysis is already permanent. There are some cases wherein the muscles that have already lost control will be able to gain back what they have lost with the right types of treatment. There is also a type of paralysis called Bell’s Palsy that usually affects the face, but this is temporary. Those who have experienced this can get the right types of treatment in order to get back the movement that they have lost. If the paralysis is caused by accident, there is still a chance for people to get their muscle control back, although it may take some time.
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