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Suggest Treatment For Stroke And Damage To Optic Area
Brief Answer:
likely cause
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is possible that the weakness in your legs could be related to your stroke history.
The brain is composed on different areas. It plays an important part in movement, power and sensation in the limbs.
Normally a stroke affects one particular side of the body but if the MRI revealed small repeated XXXXXXX strokes, then it is possible that both sides of the body have been affected.
There are other causes of weakness in the legs such as: (1) anemia - low hemoglobin causes generalised weakness
(2)abnormal electrolytes- abnormality of potassium, calcium, magnesium can cause weakness
(3)uncontrolled chronic illnesses can result in weakness. If the diabetes is not well controlled , it can result in fatigue and weakness
(4)osteoarthritis- joint pain , if this is present, can result in weakness in the surrounding muscles
If your weakness is solely related to your stroke history, which is quite possible then the main aspects of treatment are:
(1) reducing the risk of future strokes- this would mean control of the risk factors such as your diabetes and blood pressure
Monitoring or treating high cholesterol would also be important
Weight reduction, though it can be difficult, would also help to control your blood sugar and blood pressure
(2)physiotherapy to improve muscle strength
Summary: (1) the repeated strokes are the most likely cause though there are other causes
(2)reducing risk factors and physiotherapy are the main aspects of treatment.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
likely cause
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
It is possible that the weakness in your legs could be related to your stroke history.
The brain is composed on different areas. It plays an important part in movement, power and sensation in the limbs.
Normally a stroke affects one particular side of the body but if the MRI revealed small repeated XXXXXXX strokes, then it is possible that both sides of the body have been affected.
There are other causes of weakness in the legs such as: (1) anemia - low hemoglobin causes generalised weakness
(2)abnormal electrolytes- abnormality of potassium, calcium, magnesium can cause weakness
(3)uncontrolled chronic illnesses can result in weakness. If the diabetes is not well controlled , it can result in fatigue and weakness
(4)osteoarthritis- joint pain , if this is present, can result in weakness in the surrounding muscles
If your weakness is solely related to your stroke history, which is quite possible then the main aspects of treatment are:
(1) reducing the risk of future strokes- this would mean control of the risk factors such as your diabetes and blood pressure
Monitoring or treating high cholesterol would also be important
Weight reduction, though it can be difficult, would also help to control your blood sugar and blood pressure
(2)physiotherapy to improve muscle strength
Summary: (1) the repeated strokes are the most likely cause though there are other causes
(2)reducing risk factors and physiotherapy are the main aspects of treatment.
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you for a prompt answer i am addressing diabetes concern and though i am a red meat eater my carotids are clear . I have started exercising daily andhave good local care i just wanted to get an outsider if you will opinion as my brother in law daughter in law and close freind have been my drs . i hate to complain to them . I am also an ultrasound/xray tech myself or i was until my vision screwde that up. thank you for your time Libby
Brief Answer:
ok
Detailed Answer:
You're welcome, feel free to contact with any other queries
ok
Detailed Answer:
You're welcome, feel free to contact with any other queries
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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