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Why Weakness In Left Side Of Body?

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Question : weakness in left side of body. persisting for a week, trouble walking
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Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Hemiparesis possible,get checked as soon as possible.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service.
I read your query and here is my advice.

Weakness in one side of body is called hemiparesis.It may indicate a brain issue.
You need to get evaluated soon.
You may need to do an MRI of head and get checked by neurologyst.
Get evaluated as soon as possible.


Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Why Weakness In Left Side Of Body?

Brief Answer: Hemiparesis possible,get checked as soon as possible. Detailed Answer: Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor's service. I read your query and here is my advice. Weakness in one side of body is called hemiparesis.It may indicate a brain issue. You need to get evaluated soon. You may need to do an MRI of head and get checked by neurologyst. Get evaluated as soon as possible. Hope I have answered the question. Let me know if I can assist you further.