Hemiplegia and stroke represent serious medical conditions affecting the nervous system and having a direct impact on the motor and sensory abilities of individuals. Although linked, these two terms designate different realities that it is crucial to distinguish for adequate care and better prevention.
Hemiplegia is characterized by paralysis affecting one half of the body—right or left—often involving the arm and leg on the same side. According to the Mayo Clinic, this paralysis results from damage to the brain, which can be caused by trauma, illness, or more commonly, a stroke.
Hemiplegia can occur at any age. In children, it is often due to brain damage at birth or congenital diseases such as cerebral palsy. In adults, it is mainly caused by stroke, head trauma or brain tumors. Neurodegenerative diseases such as multiple sclerosis can also lead to hemiplegia.
Symptoms of hemiplegia include an inability to use the muscles on one side of the body, difficulty with coordination, problems with sensory perception, and sometimes problems with speech or vision. These symptoms may develop suddenly after a stroke or gradually with the growth of a tumor or the advancement of a neurodegenerative disease.
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