What is Paralysis?

Paralysis is the loss of the ability to move some or all of your body.

It can have lots of different causes, some of which can be serious. Depending on the cause, it may be temporary or permanent.

What are the signs and symptoms of Paralysis?

The main symptom of paralysis is the inability to move part of your body, or not being able to move at all.

The possible signs that may help you out are:

• numbness or pain in the affected muscles
• muscle weakness
• visible signs of muscle loss (muscle atrophy)
• stiffness
• involuntary spasms or twitches

Immediately contact your doctor if you notice any such signs.

What are the causes of Paralysis?

stroke

spinal cord injury

Certain chronic conditions also may increase your risk of paralysis, including benign & malignant goiter and certain surgeries.

Prevention of Paralysis

Preventing and treating illnesses that can become the risk factor for Paralysis is the best way to curb out it's complications. Make sure to change a few of your lifestyle habits and do regular physical exercise (not intense one). Talk to your doctor and take the help of a dietician who can suggest a decent diet to avert Paralysis. A diet is a healthy component of Paralysis treatment in Ayurveda!