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What Causes Weakness On Right Side Of Body Leading To Clumsy Nature?
Question: I have noticed weakness on my right side, causing me to fall or drop things, should I be concerned?
Brief Answer:
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
If the weakness your are feeling affects both the arm and leg of one side of the body ,it can indicate a problem in your brain or cervical spine.
It might be nothing but it requires evaluation just to exclude any major problem.A careful neurological examination is necessary to see the strength in your affected extremities.
If this shows that the muscular strength in your arm and leg is decreased ,you may need to do further investigations like a CT-scan or MRI of the brain.
I would definitely suggest to consult your physician and get examined just to be on the safe side.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any question .
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
detailed below.
Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
I read carefully your query and understand your concern.
If the weakness your are feeling affects both the arm and leg of one side of the body ,it can indicate a problem in your brain or cervical spine.
It might be nothing but it requires evaluation just to exclude any major problem.A careful neurological examination is necessary to see the strength in your affected extremities.
If this shows that the muscular strength in your arm and leg is decreased ,you may need to do further investigations like a CT-scan or MRI of the brain.
I would definitely suggest to consult your physician and get examined just to be on the safe side.
Hope it helps.
Let me know if you have any question .
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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