Extremity Paralysis Causes & Reasons

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Possible Causes

CANOMAD Syndrome

paralysis of eye muscles, difficulty swallowing and speaking, and rarely respiratory muscle weakness. [malacards.org]

Signs and symptoms of CANOMAD may include loss of muscle, tendon, and joint sensation, abnormal gait (walk), ataxia, tingling sensation on the skin around the mouth or extremities [malacards.org]

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Primary CD59 Deficiency

This article is available to subscribers. Subscribe now. Already have an account? Sign in Correspondence Free Preview Patients with CD59 deficiency have progressive neurologic dysfunction and episodes of hemolytic anemia. Eculizumab, a complement inhibitor, was administered to reverse hemolytic anemia in a patient.[…] [nejm.org]

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Periodic Paralysis

We describe a case of a 28-year-old Sudanese man who presented with ascending lower extremity paralysis after treatment of hyperthyroidism with prednisone and methimazole. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

A 23-year-old white man developed lower extremity paralysis, diaphoresis, and palpitations in the setting of low serum potassium levels. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] of his lower extremities. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Insect Bite

[…] of the lower extremity, gangrene of the digits requiring amputation, hearing loss, bowel/bladder incontinence, movement disorders and speech disorders. 32 What You Should [podiatrytoday.com]

[…] therapy should continue for three days after the resolution of fever and when there is significant clinical improvement. 31 Possible sequelae of this infection include partial paralysis [podiatrytoday.com]

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Thyrotoxic Periodic Paralysis

We describe a case of a 28-year-old Sudanese man who presented with ascending lower extremity paralysis after treatment of hyperthyroidism with prednisone and methimazole. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Urinary potassium was CONCLUSION: The causes of hypokalaemia and lower-extremity paralysis are numerous; TPP should be taken into consideration in the differential diagnosis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Keywords Thyrotoxicosis; Upper and Lower extremities; Paralysis Introduction Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is characterized by abrupt onset of hypokalemia and paralysis [omicsonline.org]

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Vitamin B12 Deficiency

paralysis. [theveganrd.com]

Hypotonia (low muscle tone) Reduced tactile sensation Seizures Ataxia (lack of muscle control) Symptoms of paralysis Involuntary movements Concentration problems Memory [stichtingb12tekort.nl]

Nerve damage, which can result in a host of problems—everything from depression and mental confusion to tingling and numbness in extremities to a loss of balance and even [theveganrd.com]

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Food Poisoning

The symptoms of a victim (67 years old) were featured by general paresthesia, paralysis of phalanges and extremities, paralysis, coma, and aphasia. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

headache, ataxia, vertigo, cranial nerve palsies, and paralysis of respiratory muscles, resulting in respiratory arrest Fish acquires toxin-producing dinoflagellates General [emedicine.com]

The illness is characterized by symmetric impairment of cranial nerves, followed in a descending pattern by weakness or paralysis of the muscles of the extremities and trunk [atsu.edu]

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Periodontitis

Before additional laboratory studies and imaging could be obtained, the patient developed altered mental status, hypotension, and paralysis of the lower extremities. [mdedge.com]

No popliteal or distal pulse could be found, with anesthesia and paralysis of the left foot. [elsevier.es]

On physical examination edema with fovea in the left lower extremity with cyanosis below the knee (Figs. 1 and 2, arrows) was found. [elsevier.es]

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Goiter

Without treatment, this disease may give rise to so extreme a degree of psychic paralysis that institutional care becomes necessary. [jamanetwork.com]

[…] and even vocal cord paralysis. [thyroidcancer.com]

Other symptoms from a large thyroid goiter may include a sense of a lump in the throat, difficultly swallowing, difficulty breathing and even in extreme cases, voice changes [thyroidcancer.com]

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Lumbar Disk Herniation

True indication for surgery is incontinence and/ or rapidly progressing paralysis of the extremities over a short time. [drkevinpauza.com]

Compression of the cauda equina can result in paralysis of bowel and bladder function. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Therefore, it is extremely important that physicians be aware of the condition so that a surgeon is consulted before neurological damage becomes permanent. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Chronic Alcoholism

We report the case of a young man with paralysis of the lower extremities, severe hypokalemia, and concurrent hyperthyroidism. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Thyrotoxic periodic paralysis (TPP) is characterized by the presence of muscle paralysis, hypokalemia, and hyperthyroidism. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Scoliosis

Although quite rare, an extremely severe curve can also compress nerve roots or the spinal cord, which can result in paralysis. [shorelineortho.com]

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Neuropathy

Others may suffer more extreme symptoms, including burning pain (especially at night), muscle wasting, paralysis, or organ or gland dysfunction. [news-medical.net]

There may be numbness, tingling, and pain that can range from mild to extremely severe and debilitating. [labtestsonline.org.uk]

Symptoms may include: Loss of reflexes, balance, and coordination Muscle atrophy Muscle weakness, cramping, paralysis, or twitching Pain – burning, aching, sharp, jabbing, [labtestsonline.org.uk]

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Peripheral Neuropathy

Others may suffer more extreme symptoms, including burning pain (especially at night), muscle wasting, paralysis, or organ or gland dysfunction. [news-medical.net]

[…] sensitivity to touch Lack of coordination and falling Muscle weakness or paralysis if motor nerves are affected If autonomic nerves are affected, signs and symptoms might [mayoclinic.org]

Gradual onset of numbness, prickling or tingling in your feet or hands, which can spread upward into your legs and arms Sharp, jabbing, throbbing, freezing or burning pain Extreme [mayoclinic.org]

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Cholelithiasis

Clinical Manifestations Abdominal pain Cold extremities Numb hands and feet Generalized body aches Paralysis of the extremities Induration and swelling of the scrotum Hypersalivation [americandragon.com]

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Neurotic Disorder

Movement disorder (F44.4) - it includes paralysis, paresis, weak feeling in extremities, ataxia, tremor, hyperkinesias, blepharospasm, apraxia, aphonia, dysarthria etc. in [peoi.org]

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Dysthymic Disorder

and extreme sensitivity to rejection. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] onset if symptoms begin at age 21 or later, and (3) dysthymia with atypical features if symptoms include increased appetite or weight gain, hypersomnia, a feeling of leaden paralysis [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Tick Paralysis

We report the case of a 5-year-old girl with TPS manifested as lower extremity ataxia and paralysis and briefly discuss the salient features of TPS. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Tick paralysis generally begins in the lower extremities and ascends symmetrically to involve the trunk, upper extremities and head within a few hours. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

After aprodromal phase (paraesthesias, restlessness, irritaility, fatigue, and myalgias) neurological symptoms will start with paralysis of the lower extremities. [cvbd.org]

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Polyneuropathy

Flaccid paralysis Note: The goal of diagnosing polyneuropathies is always clarifying the etiology in order to achieve successful therapy! [lecturio.com]

Others may experience more extreme symptoms, such as burning pain, muscle wasting or even paralysis. [neuromodulation.com]

[…] though the cause and severity of polyneuropathy can be very different, there are certain typical key symptoms: Stocking- and glove-like sensorimotor disturbances in the extremities [lecturio.com]

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Paralysis

After catheter removal on postoperative day 2, the patient developed transient bilateral lower extremity paralysis, with near complete recovery within 30 minutes. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

paralysis due to extensive iliofemoral clot burden with acute compartment syndrome. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

[…] the course of a patient who underwent elective lumbar surgery followed by delayed presentation of shortness of breath due to multiple pulmonary embolisms and right lower-extremity [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

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Supination Injury

Tech Hand Up Extrem Surg. 2006;10(2):87e95. 33. Allende CA, Gilbert A. Forearm supination deformity after obstetric paralysis. [kundoc.com]

Requirements for upper extremity motions during activities of daily living. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon). 2005;20(6):591e599. 12. Tubiana R, Masquelet A. [kundoc.com]

Extensive paralysis of the upper limb. Functional classiﬁcation and palliative treatment [French]. Chirurgie. 1987;113(3):246e251. 13. Hozo SP, Djulbegovic B, Hozo I. [kundoc.com]

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Diabetes Mellitus

Symptoms The symptoms of these different conditions are varied: ranging from chest pain to leg pain, to confusion and paralysis. [who.int]

This narrowing of arteries can lead to decreased blood flow to heart muscle (causing a heart attack), or to brain (leading to stroke), or to extremities (leading to pain and [who.int]

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Hyperkalemia

Neurological symptoms of hypermagnesemia include muscular weakness, paralysis, ataxia, drowsiness, and confusion. [doi.org]

Hypermagnesemia can produce vasodilation and hypotension. 217 Extremely high serum magnesium levels may produce a depressed level of consciousness, bradycardia, cardiac arrhythmias [doi.org]

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Thrombosis

[…] the abdomen, pelvis and lower extremities) Respiratory failure Trauma (especially fractures of the pelvis, hip or leg) Obesity Varicose veins Congestive heart failure and [news-medical.net]

(eg, due to paralysis, paresis, casting, or recent long-distance travel) Surgery leading to immobility for 3 days within the past 4 weeks Probability Probability equals the [merckmanuals.com]

Criteria Score Medical history Active cancer 1 Previously documented DVT 1 Immobilization Paralysis or recent (cast) immobilization of lower extremity 1 Recently bedridden [amboss.com]

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Pneumonia

Widespread muscular atrophy occurs leading to flaccid paralysis. Death usually occurs due to respiratory paralysis in extreme cases. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

“  A viral infection most often recognized by acute onset of flaccid paralysis.  Primarily an infection of human alimentary tract, but may infect CNS in very small no. [slideshare.net]

[…] poliós "grey", myelós marrow, and the suffix - itis inflammation  First described by British physician Micheal Underwood in 1799 referring to it as "debility of the lower extremities [slideshare.net]

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Klebsiella

It could be a sign of bowel paralysis and could signal the onset of toxic megacolon, which is characterized by paralysis of the colon, which leads to a build-up of gas and [jonbarron.org]

[…] an extremely dilated colon (i.e. megacolon), accompanied by abdominal distension up to 10 times normal size, and even shock. [jonbarron.org]

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Acidosis

Because potassium helps regulate nerve and muscle health and heart rate, low levels can cause extreme weakness, irregular heartbeat, paralysis, and even death. [niddk.nih.gov]

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Carotid Stenosis

Symptoms Symptoms of transient ischemic attacks caused by carotid stenosis may include paralysis, weakness or numbness of one or both extremities on one side of the body; [neurosurgery.ucla.edu]

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Traumatic Brain Injury

[…] mental fatigue Extreme physical fatigue Paralysis Tremors Seizures Sensitivity to light Sleep disorders Slurred speech Loss of consciousness Behavioral/emotional symptoms [webmd.com]

[…] disorientation Inability to sense time Disorders of smell and taste Balance issues Heightened sensitivity to pain Physical symptoms of brain damage include: Persistent headaches Extreme [webmd.com]

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Herpes Zoster

paralysis and sensory disturbance of the right trunk and lower extremity who was diagnosed with VZV myelitis based on CSF examination. [intechopen.com]

Case 7: myelitis The patient was a 60-year-old man with right lower extremity paralysis and sensory disturbance of the right trunk and lower extremity who was diagnosed with [intechopen.com]

Diaphragmatic paralysis has also been described. The prognosis of zoster paresis is good. [journals.lww.com]

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