Paralysis: Causes, Symptoms & Homeopathic Treatment
What is Paralysis?
Paralysis is the loss of muscle function in one or more parts of the body due to nerve damage, brain disorders, or spinal cord injuries. It can be temporary or permanent, partial or complete, affecting movement and sensation.
Types of Paralysis
- Monoplegia – Affects one limb.
- Hemiplegia – Affects one side of the body (common in strokes).
- Paraplegia – Affects both legs and lower body.
- Quadriplegia – Affects all four limbs and torso.
- Facial Paralysis – Affects the face (e.g., Bell’s Palsy).
Causes of Paralysis
- Stroke – A leading cause due to brain damage from blocked or ruptured blood vessels.
- Spinal Cord Injury – Damage to nerves affecting mobility.
- Nerve Disorders – Conditions like Multiple Sclerosis (MS) and Guillain-Barré Syndrome.
- Brain Tumors – Can press on nerves controlling movement.
- Bell’s Palsy – Sudden facial nerve paralysis.
- Trauma/Injury – Severe accidents affecting nerves or the brain.
- Infections – Like Polio or Meningitis that damage nerves.
Symptoms of Paralysis
- Loss of movement in affected areas.
- Numbness or tingling sensations.
- Muscle stiffness or weakness.
- Loss of bladder or bowel control (in severe cases).
- Speech and swallowing difficulties (if facial muscles are affected).