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How long does paralysis last?

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Cesar H. Pablo

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Cesar H. Pablo
Cesar H. Pablo, Journalist

Answered Nov 19, 2020

Having an idea that the amount of time paralysis lasts varies from one person to another; for some person, their paralysis lasts for years, this is called permanent paralysis, and for some people, their paralysis lasts for a while, which is regarded as temporary paralysis.

Taking examples of how long paralysis takes place, the first is sleeping paralysis, which occurs during sleep, and waking up; this usually takes about an hour or minutes before the disappearance of the paralysis.

Another example of a long-term paralysis is called a stroke, people with stroke often have a permanent paralysis which does not leave, and it is a full-time paralysis. Lastly, note that paralysis varies from person to person, and some people might experience paralysis by just having muscle weakness, without even knowing they are experiencing paralysis.

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Corné

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Corné , College student, MBA, Geneva

Answered Nov 03, 2020

The amount of time that paralysis lasts can vary from person to person. For some, the condition of paralysis is just a condition that lasts for a short amount of time. For others, the condition can last for the rest of their lives. One of the aspects of the condition that can impact whether a person suffers from the condition for a long or short amount of time is how the brain is affected. Some people just have a small area of their brain affected, so they may only have the condition for a short time. For others, a large portion of their brain is impacted.
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Anthony Paul Bonadio

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Anthony Paul Bonadio
Anthony Paul Bonadio, Teacher, MCA, PhD, Toledo

Answered Oct 28, 2020

Paralysis is very tricky because there are some people who are not sure how long this would take. There are some people who experience sleep paralysis, for example, when they are in between the process of sleeping and waking up. This can last for a few minutes to an hour. There are some people who may experience paralysis longer, especially those who have experienced having a stroke. Take note that there are some people who may experience muscle weakness from day to day, depending on what their condition is. Being paralyzed can be permanent, depending on what has caused it.
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