Hemiplegia is a symptom that involves one-sided paralysis. Hemiplegia affects either the right or left side of your body. It happens because of brain or spinal cord injuries and conditions. Depending on the cause, hemiplegia can be temporary or permanent. Some causes of hemiplegia are treatable or even reversible with immediate medical care. Basically, Hemiplegia is paralysis, which means you can’t move or control the muscles in the affected body part. That can cause muscles that are completely limp. Symptoms includes Difficulty walking, Poor balance, Impaired motor skills and many others.
Causes
All causes of hemiplegia were gotten from an article by Healthline Clinic published on the 27th of January, 2020.
Stroke: Are one of the most common causes of hemiparesis. The severity of muscle weakness that you experience can depend on the size and location of a stroke. Strokes in the womb are the most common cause of hemiplegia in children.
Brain infections: A brain infection can cause permanent damage to the cortex of the brain. Most infections are caused by bacteria, but some infections may also be viral or fungal.
Brain trauma: A sudden impact to your head can cause permanent brain damage. If the trauma only affects one side of your brain, hemiplegia can develop. Common causes of trauma include car collisions, sports injury, and assaults.
Genetics: An extremely rare mutation of the ATP1A3 gene can cause a condition known as alternating hemiplegia in children. It causes temporary hemiplegia symptoms that come and go. This disorder affects about 1 in 1 million people.
And finally, Hemiplegia is almost always a reason to see a healthcare provider as soon as possible. The only exception is if you know you have a condition that causes hemiplegia (such as hemiplegic migraines) and your healthcare provider advises you on how to monitor and react to this symptom. But either way, always see your health care provider.
