- August 25, 2024
Paralysis (from Greek – relaxation)
is the complete loss of motor functions (loss of the ability to act, a state of complete stagnation, lethargy) caused by damage to the locomotor system of the central or peripheral nervous system. paralysis is often the result of an organic disease, That is, it is based on anatomical damage to the nervous supply system (supplying organs and tissues with nerves) of the central or peripheral nervous system (in cases of bleeding, tumors, injuries, infections) . A distinction is made between functional and organic paralysis. Functional paralysis is not accompanied by anatomical changes in the nervous system. Most often they are hysterical and arise due to the development of a constant inhibitory concentration in the area of the motor analyzer of the cerebral cortex. appear suddenly, quickly, and disappear without a trace, This is not the case with organic paralysis can affect the muscles of the face, half of the body (hemiplegia), one limb (hemiplegia), only the lower limbs (lower hemiplegia), only the upper limbs (upper paraplegia), Or both upper and lower limbs (quadriplegia). Depending on the location of damage to the nervous system, Organic paralysis is classified as peripheral or central paralysis.