What Causes Sudden Weakness In Limbs?

Posted on Tue, 19 Apr 2016

Question: Hi I just lost control of my hand it was flopping every where and I could not use it for a few minutes

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (15 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Possibility of stroke or transient ischaemic attacks

Detailed Answer:
Hello, Welcome to HCM.
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.

Sudden weakness of limb should be taken seriously as possibility of stroke and immediate consultation in an emergency room is advisable.

Is there any headache, vomiting, seizure, loss of consciousness, visual loss, speech difficulty, walking difficulties?

Any history of previous stroke or transient ischaemic attacks, hypertension, diabetes, cardiac illness?
Any medications being taken?

Please Consult an ER at the earliest.

Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.

Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee