Hemiparesis
Hemiparesis is one-sided paralysis of the body, including partial paralysis. Total paralysis of one side of the body is called hemiplegia. Hemiparesis is a vertical paralysis on one side and affects one arm and one leg; paralysis in a
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Causes
Causes of hemiparesis (one-sided vertical body paralysis) include:
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