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What Causes Unilateral Muscle Atrophy And Weakness?
Question: what would cause my right side to atrophy from neck to toes. My right breast has has alls gone down at l
east two sizes. My spine has gone into a 45 degree curvature. this has all happened in the last 6 months. At Christmas I was standing straight and walking fine, now I am bent in half and in a wheel chair unable to walk but a few steps.
east two sizes. My spine has gone into a 45 degree curvature. this has all happened in the last 6 months. At Christmas I was standing straight and walking fine, now I am bent in half and in a wheel chair unable to walk but a few steps.
Brief Answer:
Consult neurologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic,
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I appreciate your concerns.
From your notes it appears that you may be having:
1. Inclusion body myositis
2. A type of motor neuron disease
3. Stroke affecting particular region of the brain
4. Brain tumours etc.
It is extremely important that you consult neurologist for thorough evaluation and investigations, so that right treatment can be given.
I hope this is helpful.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
Consult neurologist.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to Healthcare Magic,
I am Dr Ramadevi Wani. I appreciate your concerns.
From your notes it appears that you may be having:
1. Inclusion body myositis
2. A type of motor neuron disease
3. Stroke affecting particular region of the brain
4. Brain tumours etc.
It is extremely important that you consult neurologist for thorough evaluation and investigations, so that right treatment can be given.
I hope this is helpful.
Best wishes,
Dr Rama
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