Symptoms of hemiplegia, four forms of manifestation

Hemiplegia, also known as half-body paralysis, can cause movement disorders on one side of the body, face, and triceps. It is usually caused by cerebrovascular disease. The best way to prevent hemiplegia is to exercise more in daily life and have regular physical examinations.

1. Symptoms of hemiplegia

1. Impaired consciousness hemiplegia is characterized by sudden onset of impaired consciousness accompanied by hemiplegia, often with the head and eyes deviating to one side.

2. Flaccid hemiplegia is manifested by voluntary movement disorders of the upper and lower limbs on one side accompanied by obvious hypotonia and obvious paralysis of voluntary muscles. Involuntary muscles may not be paralyzed, such as gastrointestinal motility and bladder muscles.

3. Spastic hemiplegia is generally a transition from flaccid hemiplegia and is characterized by a significant increase in muscle tone. The extensor muscles of the upper limbs and the flexor muscles of the lower limbs are obviously paralyzed, and the muscle tension is significantly increased. Therefore, the upper limbs are flexed, the lower limbs are extended, the fingers are in a flexed state, and when the hands are passively extended, there is a feeling of stiffness and resistance.

4. Mild hemiplegia: In extremely mild cases of hemiplegia, such as the early stage of progressive hemiplegia or the interval between attacks of transient hemiplegia, the paralysis is mild and it is easy to miss if not carefully examined.

2. Prevention and treatment of hemiplegia

1. Regular physical examination is an important measure to prevent stroke and hemiplegia. Many family members of patients who have suffered a stroke are often very surprised because the patient never sees a doctor or takes medicine and they always thought he (she) was in good health, but unexpectedly he (she) suddenly had a stroke. In fact, good health is just an illusion for patients and their families. Stroke patients often have risk factors for stroke without knowing it. Stroke can be prevented in these people if the disease can be detected early and effective treatment measures can be taken. Therefore, regular physical examinations for people over 40 years old, especially those with hypertension, diabetes or a family history of stroke, can prevent the occurrence of stroke by early detection and early treatment of stroke risk factors.

2. What are the benefits of strengthening physical exercise in preventing hemiplegia? Practice has shown that physical exercise is helpful for hemiplegia.

(1) Physical exercise can enhance physical fitness, improve disease resistance and delay aging.

(2) Physical exercise can enhance heart function, improve blood vessel elasticity, promote blood circulation throughout the body, and increase blood flow to the brain.

(3) Physical exercise can lower blood pressure, dilate blood vessels, accelerate blood flow, and reduce blood viscosity and platelet aggregation, thereby reducing thrombosis.

(4) Physical exercise can promote lipid metabolism and increase the content of high-density lipoprotein in the blood, thereby preventing arteriosclerosis. Long-term exercise can reduce weight and prevent obesity.