Hemiparesis
Loss of strength in the arm, leg, and sometimes face on one side of the body. Hemiplegia refers to a complete loss of strength, whereas hemiparesis refers to an incomplete loss of strength.
Also called: Weakness of one side of body.
Conditions associated with hemiparesis
The following conditions have been associated with hemiparesis in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
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African trypanosomiasis
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Alveolar echinococcosis
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Amoebiasis due to free-living amoebae
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Arachnoid cyst
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Autosomal dominant optic atrophy, classic form
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Behçet disease
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CACH syndrome
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Craniofaciofrontodigital syndrome
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Dural sinus malformation with arteriovenous shunt
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Familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine
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Full NF2-related schwannomatosis
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Hemimegalencephaly
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Homocystinuria due to methylene tetrahydrofolate reductase deficiency
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Infection-related hemolytic uremic syndrome
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Intellectual disability-seizures-macrocephaly-obesity syndrome
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Isolated focal cortical dysplasia
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Jeffries-Lakhani neurodevelopmental syndrome
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Listeriosis
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MELAS
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MELAS syndrome
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Marchiafava-Bignami disease
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Meningioma
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Morimoto-Ryu-Malicdan neuromuscular syndrome
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Primary angiitis of the central nervous system
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Rasmussen subacute encephalitis
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Retinal vasculopathy with cerebral leukoencephalopathy and systemic manifestations
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Rift valley fever
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Schimke immuno-osseous dysplasia
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Sneddon syndrome
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Stroke
Sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain, causing rapid loss of brain function. Time-critical medical em...
Transient Ischemic Attack
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Trichinellosis
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Unilateral focal polymicrogyria
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Unilateral polymicrogyria
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Vasculopathy, retinal, with cerebral leukodystrophy
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X-linked cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy
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alpha-methylacyl-CoA racemase deficiency
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amyloidosis, hereditary systemic 1
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autoinflammation and autoimmunity with immune dysregulation 2
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Tests providers may use to investigate hemiparesis
When investigating hemiparesis, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Cbc, Cmp, Ua, Thyroid, & Lipid Health Tests
Our standard health test panel includes thyroid testing, a CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, & Lipid Panel. These lab test...
Cholesterol & Lipid Test Panels
A complete cholesterol test (a lipid panel or lipid profile) is a blood test that can measure the amount of ty...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Fasting Glucose
Measures blood sugar after fasting to screen for diabetes and prediabetes....
Hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c)
Reflects average blood sugar over the past 2-3 months....
Homocysteine Levels Test
The homocysteine blood test is used to help determine heart disease, heart attack or stroke risks. If also can...
Lipid Panel
Measures cholesterol and triglycerides to assess cardiovascular risk....
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH)
Screens for thyroid disorders such as hypothyroidism and hyperthyroidism....
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside hemiparesis
Dizziness
A feeling of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or faintness, which can be caused by many conditions....
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
Slurred Speech
Difficulty speaking clearly with slurred or slow speech, which can be a sign of stroke, neurological condition...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if hemiparesis is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom hemiparesis mean?
Hemiparesis is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Loss of strength in the arm, leg, and sometimes face on one side of the body. Hemiplegia refers to a complete loss of strength, whereas hemiparesis refers to an incomplete loss of strength.
Which conditions are associated with hemiparesis?
Hemiparesis has been reported in association with 54 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, African trypanosomiasis, Alveolar echinococcosis, Amoebiasis due to free-living amoebae, Arachnoid cyst. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about hemiparesis?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.