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What Are The Symptoms Of Basal Ganglia?

For the past few weeks I have experienced loss of power and mild discomfort in my left hand. I am 31 and otherwise fit and healthy. My dad has basal ganglia, could this be a sign of this too.For the last few weeks, I have experienced loss of power and mild discomfort in my left hand. Like every time I try to pick things up like a dinner plate I have to put it down. I am 31 and oh
Tue, 30 Aug 2016
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Hi,Basal ganglia involvement causes contralateral hemiparesis .
As you are having left hand weakness not hemiparesis it could be cortical brain involvement or cervical spine involvement.

I advise you to do Screening Mri brain with cervical spine. Thanks
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What Are The Symptoms Of Basal Ganglia?

Hi,Basal ganglia involvement causes contralateral hemiparesis . As you are having left hand weakness not hemiparesis it could be cortical brain involvement or cervical spine involvement. I advise you to do Screening Mri brain with cervical spine. Thanks