G82.0: Flaccid paraplegia

Flaccid paraplegia is a type of paralysis that affects the lower half of the body, typically the legs and often also the trunk. It is characterized by muscle weakness, and rapid loss of muscle tone leading to floppy and limp limbs. The symptoms don’t occur suddenly, but instead gradually progress, with individuals losing their motor functions over time. This condition is caused due to damage to lower motor neurons in the spinal cord, often as a result of illnesses such as polio, transverse myelitis, or certain genetic and neurological disorders. Other symptoms can include numbness, tingling, and temperature sensitivity in the affected parts, problems with bladder and bowel control, and in men, difficulties with sexual function. Correct diagnosis typically involves physical and neurological examination, blood tests, and imaging tests like MRI or CT scans.

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