Paralysis or weakness on 1 side of the body, caused by damage or disease affecting the motor nerve tracts in the opposite side of the brain. A common cause is a stroke. Others include head injury, brain tumour, brain haemorrhage, encephalitis, multiple sclerosis, complications of meningitis, or a conversion disorder. Treatment is for the underlying cause, and is carried out in conjunction with physiotherapy.
Hemiplegia |
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