Loss of sensation

[kelvinlui]

I know it's very common for patient with hemiplegia to have sensation problem, but can someone explain me on the cause of this? Is it a peripheral nerve root problem or other thing? Many thanks!

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[Fyzzio]

Hi,
it all depends on the cause of the hemiplegia. Remember that hemiplegia is not a diagnosis but merely a symptom.

If the hemiplegia is caused by e.g. a Stroke, the damage is central. Go back to your neuro anatomy and check the areas of the brain that are responsible for sensation and the blood vessels that supply them. Sensory loss after a stroke is indeed very common. Look e.g. at the MCA and review the areas that this artery supplies. If a stroke occurs somewhere along the MCA, all these areas will be affected.

If the hemiplegia caused by a Spinal Cord Injury, than you have a peripheral problem and the sensory fibres might be affected as well. SCI also commonly have a loss of sensation and the area depends on the level and severity of injury; however, SCI hemiplegia is not very common.

Hope this helps for a start,
cheers,
Fyzzio