Hemiplegia/hemiparesis
Loss of strength in the arm, leg, and sometimes face on one side of the body. Hemiplegia refers to a severe or complete loss of strength, whereas hemiparesis refers to a relatively mild loss of strength.
What is Hemiplegia/hemiparesis?
Hemiplegia/hemiparesis is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Hemiplegia/hemiparesis that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Hemiplegia/hemiparesis
The following conditions have been associated with Hemiplegia/hemiparesis. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
1p36 deletion syndrome
1p36 deletion syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Aicardi-Goutières syndrome
Aicardi-Goutières syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Alpha-N-acetylgalactosaminidase deficiency type 1
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Eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis
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Familial colorectal cancer Type X
Familial colorectal cancer Type X is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Gaucher disease
Gaucher disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Homocystinuria due to cystathionine beta-synthase deficiency
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Hypocomplementemic urticarial vasculitis
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Immunoglobulin A vasculitis
Immunoglobulin A vasculitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Krabbe disease
Krabbe disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
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When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Hemiplegia/hemiparesis is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.