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Neurology. Symptoms. Loss of motor skills on one side of body. Causes. Stroke. Hemiparesis, also called unilateral paresis, is the weakness of one entire side of the body (hemi- means "half"). Hemiplegia, in its most severe form, is the complete paralysis of one entire side of the body.
Harlequin syndrome is a condition characterized by asymmetric sweating and flushing on the upper thoracic region of the chest, neck and face. Harlequin syndrome is considered an injury to the autonomic nervous system (ANS). The ANS controls some of the body's natural processes such as sweating, skin flushing and pupil response to stimuli. [1]
Sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body and/or face. Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or difficulty understanding what others are saying. Problems with coordination or walking ...
F - Face - Facial drooping or numbness on one side of the face; A - Arms - Arm weakness on one side of the body; S - Stability - Inability to maintain balance and stay steady on one's feet; dizziness; T - Talking - Slurred speech, inability to respond coherently, or other speech difficulty; E - Eyes - Changes in vision, including seeing double ...
sudden weakness or dizziness. sudden numbness, especially on one side of the body. sudden trouble speaking or understanding speech. sudden severe headache. If you notice these symptoms, call 911 ...
Stroke and Bell's palsy are just two of more than 100 causes of facial paralysis. Other causes include: ... Sudden numbness or weakness in the face, arm, or leg—especially on one side of the ...
Cerebrovascular disease includes a variety of medical conditions that affect the blood vessels of the brain and the cerebral circulation. Arteries supplying oxygen and nutrients to the brain are often damaged or deformed in these disorders. [ 2 ] The most common presentation of cerebrovascular disease is an ischemic stroke or mini-stroke and ...
Multiple sclerosis can cause a variety of symptoms: changes in sensation (hypoesthesia), muscle weakness, abnormal muscle spasms, or difficulty moving; difficulties with coordination and balance; problems in speech (dysarthria) or swallowing (dysphagia), visual problems (nystagmus, optic neuritis, phosphenes or diplopia), fatigue and acute or ...