3. Pathology word parts definition
Hemiparesis hemi- =half weakness or loss of motion
(hem-ee-par-EE-sis) -paresis=weakness on one side of the body.
4. Causes and symptoms of hemiparesis
Cause:
Stroke, multiple sclerosis, traumatic injury that may affect the brain, spine disease, infection of the brain,
spine disease, a tumor of the brain or spine.
Symptoms:
Weakness of one side of the body, inability to maintain balance, muscle fatigue, difficulty walking, inability
to grasp objects, and lack of coordination
5. Treatment of hemiparesis
Doing home exercises and using specially designed assistive devices to increase strength, endurance, and
range of motion may help to improve muscle control.
Physical and occupational therapy.
6. Pathology word parts definition
Dysphasia dys- =abnormal, difficult difficult communicating
(dis-FAY-zee-ah) -phasia =speech verbally or in writing due to
damage of the speech or
language centers in the brain.
7. Different categories of dysphasia
Receptive dysphasia
People with receptive dysphasia have difficulties comprehending or receiving language.
Expressive dysphasia
People with expressive dysphasia have trouble expressing themselves in words.
Mixed dysphasia
People with mixed dysphasia suffer from the symptoms of both receptive and expressive dysphasia. They experience
multiple complications understanding language and communicating successfully.
8. Causes and symptoms of dysphasia
Cause :
Strokes, infections, severe head injuries, brain tumors, migraines and seizures.
Symptoms :
Struggling to find words
Speaking slowly or with great difficulty
Speaking in single word or short fragments
Speaking fluently but without meaning
