What Is Paraparesis?
Paraparesis is a neurological condition characterized by weakness or partial paralysis in the lower limbs. There are a number of causes for this condition. It usually cannot be cured, although it can be managed, and patients can receive assistance to improve quality of life and to help them retain muscle tone in their legs. Individuals with paraparesis may also be entitled to government disability benefits, in recognition of the challenges they may face as a result of this condition. One form of paraparesis is familial paraparesis, also known as familial spastic paraparesis or hereditary spastic paraplegia. This condition is genetic in nature, and characterized by progressive nerve degeneration. Initially, the patient may experience some weakness, numbing, and tingling sensations, and the condition gradually grows worse over time. People with a family history of this condition can develop it and pass it on to their children.
