Paralysis Treatment in Delhi

 When something interferes with the nerve signals to the muscles, you may experience paralysis - if you are unable to make voluntary movements. Common causes of paralysis include strokes, spinal cord injuries, and neurological diseases such as multiple sclerosis. Bell's palsy causes temporary facial paralysis. Paraplegia affects both legs, while quadriplegia affects all limbs.

patterns of muscle paralysis

Localized paralysis affects a small part of the body. It usually affects the face, hands, feet or vocal cords.

General paralysis affects a large area. Health care providers classify generalized paralysis based on the degree of paralysis:

Diplegia: Paralysis occurs on both sides of the body on the same side. For example, paralysis affects both arms, both legs or both sides of the face.

Hemiplegia: Paralysis affects one side of the body (one arm and one leg on the same side).

Monoplegia: You cannot move one limb (arm or leg).

Paralysis: Paralysis affects both legs and sometimes the torso.

Quadriplegia (tetraplegia): All limbs are paralyzed. People with quadriplegia may have little or no movement from the neck down.

Causes of paralysis

Paralysis is caused by problems of the nervous system. The nervous system is your body's control and communication system. It sends signals from the brain throughout your body, telling it what to do. If something damages the nervous system, messages cannot reach the muscles.

Some people are born with birth defects such as spina bifida that cause paralysis. Often, a traumatic injury or medical condition impairs muscle and nerve function.

Trauma and spinal cord injuries are the main causes of paralysis. Other reasons include:

Autoimmune diseases including multiple sclerosis (MS) and Guillain-Barré syndrome.

Brain injuries, including conditions such as cerebral palsy.

Neurological diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS).

Symptoms of paralysis

If you are paralyzed, you are completely or partially unable to move the affected body parts. Depending on the location of the injury, paralysis may be accompanied by a loss of sensation. Strokes and spinal cord injuries cause sudden paralysis.

Certain medical conditions can cause gradual paralysis. You can experience:

Persistent loss of sensation and muscle control.

Muscle spasms.

Limb or numbness in the limbs.

paralysis diagnosed

Your healthcare provider will examine you and ask about any injuries. For gradual paralysis, you will talk about the time you started to notice problems. To learn more, your healthcare provider may order one or more of these tests:

X-rays show broken bones that may cause nerve damage.

Imaging tests, such as a CT or MRI scan, to check for signs of a stroke or brain injury or spinal cord injury. A whole body imaging scan shows the bones, muscles and tissues.

A myelogram checks for spinal cord and nerve injuries.

An electromyogram (EMG) tests the electrical activity of nerves and muscles.

A spinal tap (lumbar puncture) examines the spinal cord for infection, inflammation and disorders such as multiple sclerosis (MS).

complications of paralysis

Paralysis can affect other bodily functions such as breathing and heart rate. The condition can also involve other body systems in the affected area. Depending on the type of paralysis, you may be at risk of:

Difficulty breathing, coughing and risk of pneumonia.

Blood clots and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).

Problems speaking or swallowing (dysphagia).

Depression and anxiety.

Erectile dysfunction and sexual problems.

Very high blood pressure (autonomic dysreflexia) or low blood pressure (orthostatic hypotension) and heart problems.

Urinary incontinence and loss of bowel control.

Pressure injuries (bed rest) and sepsis.

How is paralysis managed or treated?

There is no cure for permanent paralysis. The spine cannot heal itself. Temporary paralysis, like Bell's palsy, often resolves over time without treatment.

Physical, occupational and speech therapy can accommodate paralysis and provide exercise, adaptations and assistive devices to improve function.These rehabilitation services can help people with all types of paralysis to live independently and enjoy a better quality of life.

Further care depends on the cause of the paralysis and how it affects you. 

How can I prevent paralysis?

Spinal cord injuries are the leading cause of paralysis. You can reduce your chances of a spinal cord injury by taking the following steps:

Always wear a seat belt. Make sure children are using car seats or booster seats correctly.

Check the water depth before diving.

Do not drive while drunk and do not ride with an impaired driver.

Be careful when participating in sports or activities. For example, wearing a helmet while playing sports. Include spectators in the gymnastics, and use cushioning mats where appropriate.

Never move someone with a head, neck or spinal cord injury.

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