Overview

Hemiplegia is the term for a non-progressive paralysis that affects one side of the body. Muscle stiffness has left the patient unable to move their limbs. It could be inherited or learned. Due to a significant loss of muscle power, the patient is unable to perform activities on the affected side.

Causes

Hemiplegia is a common outcome that many stroke patients experience. Brain injury infections by bacteria viruses or fungi and spinal cord damage are a handful of the most commonly studied causes of hemiplegia. Because the prominent nerves in the body are supplied by the brain and spinal cord even minor injuries or damage to these structures can cause hemiplegia.

Symptoms

Depending on the affected area and the underlying cause hemiplegia symptoms can vary. Patients with hemiplegia may exhibit any of the following symptoms: 

• Weakness of the muscles  

• Inability to move the affected area  

• Difficulty walking 

• Imbalance  

• Loss of control and spasticity  

• Brain damage manifests as speech lesions irritability memory loss and behavioral and attitude changes.

Ayurvedic Treatments

Snehana   Swedana  Virechanam   Vasti   Upanaham   Shirovirechanam  Nasyam   Pizzhichal   Shirodhara Thalapodhichil

Naturopathy Treatments

Spinal spray   Enema   Manipulative therapy   Spinal packs   Reflexology   Acupuncture   Moxibustion Diet therapy   Cyclic meditation   Mind sound resonance technique   Pranayama   Kriyas   Physiotherapy Electrotherapy   Exercise therapy