INFORMATION ON HEMIPLEGIA ALTERANS

Hemiplegia Alterans is a very rare neurological disorder that develops usually before the first 4 years of childhood. This syndrome may be distinguish by temporary hemiplegia of varying degrees, temporary paralysis of the muscles that control eye movement, sudden involuntary movements of limbs and facial muscles and/or excessive sweating with changes in body temperature and skin color. The episodes last in between minutes and days. A variety of other neurological problems can also be associated with alternating hemiplegia.

SYNONYMS OF HEMIPLEGIA ALTERANS

Synonyms and related keywords:

1. Alternating Hemiplegia.
2. Hereditary Neuropathies.
3. Brachial Plexus Birth Injuries.
4. Hereditary Spastic Paraplegia.

CAUSES OF HEMIPLEGIA ALTERANS

Main causes of Hemiplegia Alterans are unknown. Sins generally noted when they show their effect.

SYMPTOMS OF HEMIPLEGIA ALTERANS

Symptoms of Hemiplegia Alterans:

1. Hemiplegia.
2. Balance problems.
3. Limb paralysis.
4. Facial muscle paralysis.
5. Seizures.
6. Eye muscle paralysis.
7. Gait problems.
8. Excessive sweating.
9. Changes in body temperature.
10. Mental impairment.

DIAGNOSIS OF HEMIPLEGIA ALTERANS

Test under diagnosis are:

1. Blood Test.
2. X-Rays.
3. Eye Examination.
4. Computerised tomography scan.

TREATMENT OF HEMIPLEGIA ALTERANS

There is still no permanent cure for either form of Hemiplegia Alterans. A drug therapy can be used to treat the more severe type of alternating hemiplegia which is an effort to decrease the frequency of hemiplegic episodes as well as their duration and severity.