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Is Familial Spastic Paraparesis The Same As Paraplegic?
Is familil spastic parepersis the same as parapelegic. parapersis isan offshoot from MD and I have someone that has to go in a scooter because they have degeneration in the muscles in lower limbs, Id there any spice, herb or medicine that has been found to help in these cases
Wed, 24 Jul 2019
Hi,
Paraplegia is an acquired condition. It is paralysis of both legs caused by spinal disease or injury. Spastic paraplegia is a hereditary condition. It is characterised by weakness & rigidity of muscles.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Paraplegia is an acquired condition. It is paralysis of both legs caused by spinal disease or injury. Spastic paraplegia is a hereditary condition. It is characterised by weakness & rigidity of muscles.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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