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What Causes Weakness On The Right Side Of The Body?

I had left hip replacement surgery on June 5. My left side is doing very well. However, now I am having extreme weakness on the right side of my body. Difficult to go up my stairs. In fact, I lead with my left leg! This began during weeks 3 and 4 following surgery.
Tue, 10 Oct 2017
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Brief Answer: Most likely the diagnosis is "Right sided hemiparesis".
Detailed Answer:
Hemiparesis refers to one-sided ('hemi') weakness ('paresis').
Symptoms like extreme weakness on the right side of body, may be a consequence of an injury to the left hemisphere of the brain, caused by blood clots.
The vast majority of total hip replacement surgeries are successful, however, complications do occur.
Blood clots can form in your leg veins, particularly those in the thigh veins, after surgery. This can be dangerous because a piece of a clot can break off and travel to your lung, heart or rarely your brain, where they may become stuck.
There are various ways to reduce the risk of this occurring again, including special socks, foot pumps and medications like heparin.

You should seek immediate medical help from a neurologist.

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What Causes Weakness On The Right Side Of The Body?

Hello. Brief Answer: Most likely the diagnosis is Right sided hemiparesis . Detailed Answer: Hemiparesis refers to one-sided ( hemi ) weakness ( paresis ). Symptoms like extreme weakness on the right side of body, may be a consequence of an injury to the left hemisphere of the brain, caused by blood clots. The vast majority of total hip replacement surgeries are successful, however, complications do occur. Blood clots can form in your leg veins, particularly those in the thigh veins, after surgery. This can be dangerous because a piece of a clot can break off and travel to your lung, heart or rarely your brain, where they may become stuck. There are various ways to reduce the risk of this occurring again, including special socks, foot pumps and medications like heparin. You should seek immediate medical help from a neurologist. Thank you for asking your query on health care magic. If you have more questions, feel free to ask. Thank you.