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Nishi Singh was known for her role in TV serials Qubool Hai and Ishqbaaz.
Paralysis refers to the loss of muscle function and is usually accompanied by sensory loss in the affected area. It’s usually caused by damage to the central nervous system especially the spinal cord. Causes include stroke, trauma, nerve damage, polio, multiple sclerosis, etc. Paralysis can occur either partially or fully. Lower half paralysis is called paraplegia and paralysis of both arms and legs is called quadriplegia. It happens because the brain can’t send messages to the different parts of the body for various reasons. If the nerve fibres are damaged the paralysis is usually irreversible.
Statistics show 1 in 50 people globally have been diagnosed with some or the other kind of paralysis. Paralysis is mainly caused by the following conditions –
Stroke: Almost 30 percent of all paralyses are caused by stroke. Types of paralysis from stroke include –
What may look like obvious symptom of paralysis may actually not be paralysis. Numbness, weakness in muscles or muscle cramps may ‘feel’ like paralysis but it is actually not so. It’s only the complete loss of muscle function that is construed as paralysis. Paralysis may affect either one side of the body or both sides, upper limbs, or just the legs, sometimes the whole body is paralysed except for the eyes. Usually paralysis are occur along with some of the following symptoms –
The first step in diagnosis of paralysis is physical exam by the doctor. Next the doctor will talk about the symptoms and family history. Diagnosing will not be difficult if the cause of paralysis is obvious, for example, paralysis after a stroke. If the cause is not obvious, then the physician will order specialized tests such as –
You may ask – are there chances of recovery from paralysis? The answer is – yes and no. Researchers and medical professional are confident that partial or even complete recovery is possible with some types of paralysis.
Whether it is paralysis from stroke, spinal cord injury, or polio, treatment and recovery techniques are similar. Treatment are usually aimed at restoring the brain-body connection.
For example, researchers at Southampton UK, with funding from the Stroke Association, have developed a wearable electronic device that helps recover arm function by delivering tiny electrical currents to the nerves thereby activating hand and arm muscles. This method is called Functional Electrical Stimulation or FES.
FES is already in use for recovery in lower legs and feet paralysis. In 2009, a study published in the journal Brain reported that electric pulse stimulation paired with assisted exercise program for 7 months enabled paraplegic subjects with zero-movement to regain a significant degree of leg control, allowing them to get up (stand) for some time without outside help.
New researches are looking for other ways to successfully treat paralysis. For example, neurology researchers at Johns Hopkins University of Medicine explored the possibility of replacing cells that were destroyed because of paralysis due to spinal injury. They could successfully restore functional motor units with embryonic stem cells in lab animals. Researchers around the world are now trying out this technique, called stem cell therapy, to restore lost motor function of spinal cord injury.
Studies found that recovery, partial or complete, was more difficult with advancing age. Older adults took much more time or even did not recover completely from paralysis because of other medical conditions including cardiac problems and diabetes. Although age did seem to be a factor in complete recovery or time taken to recovery in paralysis, especially spinal cord injury paralysis, the severity of the injury is the more significant predictor of recovery outcome.
If cure or recovery from paralysis is not possible, various mobility aids such as wheelchairs and orthoses are available for people with paralysis.
Seek treatment for associated symptoms such as bowel movement, neuropathic pain, and breathing difficulties.
Even if the paralysis is not cured, the quality of life of the patient can be improved greatly by managing paralysis wisely and consulting the doctor regularly.
Nishi Singh was known for her role in TV serials Qubool Hai and Ishqbaaz.
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Yoga holds promise for people with paralysis. Yogasanas can enhance the body's healing capacity and help in early recovery.
How effective is Ayurveda in helping the rehabilitation of stroke and paralysis patients? We got an Ayurveda expert to tell us how this ancient Indian traditional treatment can help.
Indian Spinal Injuries Centre (ISIC) saved a school-kid after he had a disastrous fall at the swimming pool about 6 months ago, leaving him immobile.
Brain stroke is generally perceived as a life-altering event, which leaves the patient with some or other permanent damage to the body and mind.
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Researchers have designed a lower-limb robot exoskeleton that can help patients regain the ability to walk.
The low-cost device, with the trade name gripAble, consists of a lightweight electronic handgrip, which interacts wirelessly with a standard PC tablet to enable the user to play arm-training games.
Japanese Encephalitis is the leading cause of viral encephalitis or brain inflammation in Asia.
A study has found that repeated stimulation of muscles can restore movement after a paralytic attack.
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