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paralysis

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  πŸ‘‰ Paralysis Paralysis is the loss of muscle function in part of your body. It happens when something goes wrong with the way messages pass between your brain and muscles. Paralysis can be complete or partial. It can occur on one or both sides of your body. It can also occur in just one area, or it can be widespread. Paralysis of the lower half of your body, including both legs, is called paraplegia. Paralysis of the arms and legs is quadriplegia. Paralysis refers to temporary or permanent loss of voluntary muscle movement in a body part or region. People can experience localized, generalized, partial, or complete paralysis. πŸ”‘What is paralysis? Stroke, spinal cord injury, and cerebral palsy can cause paralysis. Paralysis is the loss of voluntary muscle function in one or more parts of the body as a result of damage to the nervous system. The nervous system has two parts: β„Ή️the central nervous system (CNS), which includes the brain and spinal cord. β„Ή️the peripheral nervous system...

Epilepsy

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 πŸ‘¨‍πŸ”¬ What is Epilepsy? Epilepsy is a neurological condition involving the brain that makes people more susceptible to having recurrent seizures. It is one of the most common disorders of the nervous system and affects people of all ages, races, and ethnic background. Almost 2.2 million Americans live with epilepsy. πŸ‘¨‍πŸ”¬ Types Of Epilepsy: Classifying the type of seizure is very important and will help your doctor plan the treatment you need. πŸ‘‰ Generalized Epilepsy: Generalized epilepsy involves seizures produced by abnormal electrical activity throughout the brain. The seizures can result from a genetic predisposition in an otherwise healthy person or as a consequence of widespread disturbance of brain function. You may experience different types of generalized seizures or the type may vary from one seizure to another. "Grand Mal" or Generalized Tonic-Clonic: Typical Symptoms: Loss of consciousness, rigid muscles, whole-body convulsions; can cause a fall if you are standi...