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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]
Stroke (also known as a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) or brain attack) is a medical condition in which poor blood flow to the brain causes cell death. [5] There are two main types of stroke: ischemic, due to lack of blood flow, and. hemorrhagic, due to bleeding.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
A transient ischemic attack (TIA), commonly known as a mini-stroke, is a minor stroke whose noticeable symptoms usually end in less than an hour. A TIA causes the same symptoms associated with a stroke, such as weakness or numbness on one side of the body, sudden dimming or loss of vision, difficulty speaking or understanding language, slurred speech, or confusion.
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 ...