Paralysis is the loss of muscle function in the body. Paralysis is sometimes temporary and in a few cases, it is permanent. Paralysis is not limited to any particular part of the body, but most cases of paralysis are observed in limbs. Partial and complete paralysis can occur at any point in time. A patient suffering from paralysis is not inflicted by any pain upon occurrence.

Depending on the nature of the underlying cause, the treatment plan is charted either to cure or to treat the condition to ensure that the daily lifestyle of the patient is not drastically affected.

A stroke is the most common underlying condition that triggers partial or complete paralysis in a patient. In partial paralysis, the patient is still in partial control of the affected muscle, incomplete paralysis, the patient has no control over the affected muscle tissue.

TYPES OF PARALYSIS

Sports injuries can affect any part of your body. They most often affect:

• Monoplegia
• Hemiplegia
• Paraplegia
• Quadriplegia
• Locked-in syndrome

Symptoms of Paralysis

Paralysis is sudden and is often a side effect of injury to the brain or spinal cord. Sometimes a stroke or cancerous cells pressing against the brain cells can also cause paralysis.

The most common symptoms of paralysis are spam, loss of sensation in arms and legs, reduced muscle function, reduced motor functions, and losing the ability to talk.

Causes of Paralysis

Stroke is the most prominent cause of paralysis. More than 30% of the reported cases in the United States alone is from stroke and coming close to this is multiple sclerosis at 17%. Other causes of paralysis include cerebral palsy, post-polio syndrome, brain and spinal cord injuries, neurofibromatosis and conditions that are present by birth.