Paresis

Paresis is a disorder of the nervous system. As a result, the muscles partially or completely lose the ability to perform their usual movements. Paresis is a cross between muscle atrophy and paralysis.

Paresis is the result of damage to various parts of the central or peripheral nervous system, intervertebral discs, spinal cord and roots of the spinal cord or brain, cranial nerves. Paresis can be caused by strokes, injuries to the spine and head, certain diseases, intoxication or infectious diseases. Patients experience a decrease in muscle strength, impaired reflexes, coordination, and voluntary movements. That is, the patient’s muscle tone decreases and the muscles become more “relaxed.” Interestingly, the degree of paresis can vary from mild to complete paralysis. For example, paresis of the lower extremities can vary in degree from moderate to complete disability. And spinal paresis usually occurs in a mild form. When describing paresis due to neurological pathology, doctors add the word “atonic” - this is the name for dysfunction of the upper extremities. Any disorder of leg movements is called “clonic” paresis. Such data is especially valuable for doctors, because it allows them to determine the localization of the problem. Thus, atonic paresthesia of the hands is a change in sensitivity in the palms, fingers, dorsum of the hand and forearm. Such phenomena may be caused by disruption of the nerves or damage to the brachial plexus.

The following types of paresis are distinguished: * central paresis (the lesion develops in the brain stem or spinal cord) occurs due to motor neuron disease, which is often diagnosed in patients with multiple sclerosis and syringobulbia; * peripheral paresis develops when the function of peripheral nerves is impaired, this is possible if neurological disorders appear suddenly or signs of infection appear; * spinal paresis develops when the spinal cord is damaged, often occurring against the background of injuries, infections or tumors; * unilateral paresis is characteristic of a traumatic brain injury, with a decrease in function and response to stimuli occurring in the leg/arm on the affected side;

* partial paresis is characterized by the onset of blockade only in the upper/lower limb or in a separate muscle group; * continuous paresis leads to a decrease in the muscle to the level at which it cannot perform its functions; Classification of paresis by severity: *partial; * moderate; *full. Paresis is characterized by limited motor function, depending on the underlying pathology in the spine; neurology can be combined with sensory disturbances. This diagnosis already indicates a serious pathology of the body. According to statistics, problems with the spine and roots occur most often in middle-aged people.

Be careful, paresis is a serious condition that can lead to irreversible consequences and limitation of capabilities. Therefore, it is important to consult a doctor in a timely manner, carry out diagnosis and treatment.