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Peripheral paralysis
Paralysis resulting from any peripheral nerve disorder.
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Periodic familial paralysis
A hereditary condition that begins in early life and is marked by recurring, transient paralysis episodes accompanied by tingling sensations. It is linked to an imbalance in potassium levels in the body.
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Oculophrenicorecurrent paralysis
Paralysis of the recurrent laryngeal and phrenic nerves, often accompanied by Horner’s syndrome. This condition can be seen in cases of lung cancer with tumor deposits in the middle of the chest, exerting pressure on these two nerves.
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Occupational paralysis
Muscle weakness and atrophy resulting from nerve compression and excessive strain in specific occupational settings.
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Obstetrical paralysis
Paralysis that develops in a newborn baby’s arm due to nerve damage during the birthing process.
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Jake paralysis
Paralysis resulting from peripheral neuritis, brought on by the excessive consumption of Jamaican ginger.
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Hysterical paralysis
Muscle weakness or paralysis, with intact reflex activity, where no detectable organic nerve lesion can be identified.
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Erb-Duchenne paralysis
Paralysis resulting from the impairment of the fifth and sixth cervical spinal nerve pathways, leading to upper arm paralysis.
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Arsenical paralysis
Paralysis that emerges during the advanced phases of arsenic poisoning.
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Anapeiratic paralysis
A neurotic condition in which the individual believes they are paralyzed as a result of excessive use of their limbs.
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