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Suggest Treatment For Weakness In Right Arm

my 8 month old has some minor right arm weakness. he uses his right arm but will not lead with it unless he has to. dr. has refered us to a neurologist for further workup. Both legs are strong and equal in balance sits up well with no other physical issues. any suggestions.
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Hello,

Any focal lesion can cause the problem if the condition is improving give it time to completely recover if condition getting worse then see a neurologist for any demyelination nerve conduction studies is necessary.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Hina Javed
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Suggest Treatment For Weakness In Right Arm

Hello, Any focal lesion can cause the problem if the condition is improving give it time to completely recover if condition getting worse then see a neurologist for any demyelination nerve conduction studies is necessary. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Hina Javed