Hemiplegia

Hemiplegia is paralysis (or weakness, hemiparesis) of one side of the body (arm and leg), most often due to a contralateral cerebral lesion such as ischemic/hemorrhagic stroke, tumor, or trauma. It may be flaccid acutely then spastic. Treatment: identify and treat the underlying cause (stroke pathway), early neurorehabilitation, and secondary stroke prevention (antiplatelet/antihypertensive/lipid control); prognosis depends on cause/extent.

Common Symptoms

Unilateral arm/leg weakness/paralysis; facial weakness; speech disturbance; acute onset suggests stroke

Causes and Pathogenesis

Contralateral corticospinal-tract lesion (stroke/tumor/trauma) produces unilateral hemiparesis/hemiplegia.

Treatment

Treat cause (stroke pathway); early neurorehab; secondary stroke prevention; manage spasticity

Preventive Measures

Control vascular risk; antiplatelet; rehab; fall prevention.

Department to Visit

It is recommended to visit the Neurology department; an appointment can be booked on this platform before the visit.

Warm reminder: The above information is for health science reference only and cannot replace professional medical diagnosis. If you have related symptoms, please seek medical attention at a regular hospital promptly.