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  Alternating Hemiplegia Information on Healthline
The underlying cause of alternating hemiplegia is unknown.
Benign nocturnal alternating hemiplegia of childhood is thought to be a variant of migraine headache, and therefore may be caused by a similar mechanism (abnormal dilatation of blood vessels in the brain, followed by chemical release and then painful spasms of the blood vessels).
Symptoms of benign nocturnal alternating hemiplegia of childhood
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 CIGNA - Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by frequent, temporary episodes of paralysis on one side of the body (hemiplegia).
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood: a syndrome inherited with an autosomal dominant trait.
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood: clinical manifestations and long-term outcome.
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 Alternating hemiplegia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alternating hemiplegia is a rare neurological disorder that manifests itself in the paralysis of one side of the body in recurring episodes.
Alternating hemiplegia usually occurs before four years of age and can present in either a severe or a less severe form.
The less severe form has a good prognosis and is indicated by episodes occurring primarily at night, and can often be related to migraines.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Alternating_hemiplegia   (155 words)

  
 Alternating hemiplegia: symptoms, cause, treatment, prevention, complications, risks, long-term outlook
Alternating hemiplegia is a rare neurological disorder characterized by recurrent but temporary episodes of paralysis on one side of the body.
The less severe form of alternating hemiplegia occurs primarily at night, when a child awakens, and is apparently related to migraine.
The exact cause of alternating hemiplegia is unknown.
www.mamashealth.com /neu/hemi.asp   (343 words)

  
 Alternating Hemiplegia - WrongDiagnosis.com
Alternating Hemiplegia: Alternating hemiplegia is a rare neurological disorder that develops in childhood, usually before the first 4 years.
Alternating hemiplegia is a rare neurological disorder that develops in childhood, usually before the first 4 years.
Alternating Hemiplegia is listed as a "rare disease" by the Office of Rare Diseases (ORD) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
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 Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood
Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (AHC) is a rare disorder affecting males and females in equal numbers.
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood: clinical manifestations and long-term outcome.
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood: a study of 10 patients and results of flunarizine treatment.
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 Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood
It is possible that the main title of the report Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood is not the name you expected.
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) is a rare neurological disorder characterized by frequent, temporary episodes of paralysis on one side of the body (hemiplegia).
This syndrome may be characterized by temporary (transient) hemiplegia of varying degrees; temporary paralysis of the muscles that control eye movement (transient ocular palsies); sudden, involuntary movements of limbs and facial muscles (choreoathetosis); and/or excessive sweating with changes in skin color and body temperature (autonomic nervous system dysfunction).
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 Alternating hemiplegia in 26 year old lady
This 26 year old lady teacher presented a month ago with sudden onset of headache, LOC and inability to speak with left hemiplegia.
She regained consciousness after 24 hours and when I saw her she was alert, comprehension was intact and she was obeying simple commands, but was totally unable to speak.
She had a left UMN facial paresis and dense left hemiplegia with pyramidal signs.
www.neurolist.com /site/alternating_hemiplegia.htm   (255 words)

  
 Medical Articles
A case of alternating hemiplegia of childhood with cerebellar atrophy.
Alternating hemiplegia syndrome: electroencephalogram, brain mapping, and brain perfusion SPECT scan study in a Chinese girl.
Alternating hemiplegia in childhood: a report of eight patients with complicated migraine beginning in infancy.
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 Alternating Hemiplegia
Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Alternating hemiplegia of childhood (AHC) is a rare neurological...
ALTERNATING HEMIPLEGIA: Contact a Family - for families with disabled children: in...
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 Alternating Hemiplegia Information Page: National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS)
The disorder is characterized by recurrent but temporary episodes of paralysis on one side of the body.
Drug therapy including flunarizine may help to reduce the severity and duration of attacks of paralysis associated with the more serious form of alternating hemiplegia.
The NINDS supports research on paralytic disorders such as alternating hemiplegia, with the goals of learning more about these disorders and finding ways to prevent, treat, and, ultimately, cure them.
www.ninds.nih.gov /disorders/alternatinghemiplegia/alternatinghemiplegia.htm   (349 words)

  
 Open Directory - Health: Conditions and Diseases: Neurological Disorders: Alternating Hemiplegia
Alternating Hemiplegia - AHC information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Family Village - Links to information about Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.
NORD: Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood - Offers alternative names, a general discussion and further resources.
www.dmoz.org /Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alternating_Hemiplegia   (92 words)

  
 Directory - Health: Conditions and Diseases: Neurological Disorders: Alternating Hemiplegia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Alternating Hemiplegia  · cached · AHC information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Family Village  · cached · Links to information about Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.
NORD: Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood  · cached · Offers alternative names, a general discussion and further resources.
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 Alternating Hemiplegia Neurological Disorders Conditions Diseases Health
Alternating Hemiplegia - AHC information sheet compiled by the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS).
Family Village - Links to information about Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood.
NORD: Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood - Offers alternative names, a general discussion and further resources.
www.24up.org /Health/Conditions_and_Diseases/Neurological_Disorders/Alternating_Hemiplegia   (43 words)

  
 Basic Summary for Alternating Hemiplegia - CureResearch.com
Profile for Alternating Hemiplegia: develops in childhood, usually before the first 4 years.
Prognosis of Alternating Hemiplegia: Children with the benign form of alternating hemiplegia have a good prognosis.
Causes of Alternating Hemiplegia: The cause of the disorder is unknown.
www.cureresearch.com /a/alternating_hemiplegia/basics.htm   (342 words)

  
 Medscape Discussion Boards - Alternating hemiplegia
There may be clinical manifestations of acute hemiplegia,which was first described in the 19th century.The initial symtoms include motor disturbances,mainly an alternating and generally nonprogressive hemiparesis,ischemic attacks, speech disturbances and seizures.
There is, however, an entity of alternating hemiplegia of childhood which is frequently associated with psychomotor regression and epilepsy.
In regards to the five year old with alternating hemiplegia, I incorrectly gave the web address.
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 What about alternating?   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood / Family Village Library
An alternating current (AC) is an electrical current, where the magnitude and direction of the current varies cyclically.
Accessible version Science for the Brain The nation's leading supporter of biomedical research on disorders of the brain and nervous system More about Alternating Hemiplegia Studies with.
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 Alternating hemiplegia of childhood
In Reply to: Alternating hemiplegia of childhood posted by Becky on October 05, 1997 at 01:16:31:
These episodes have escalated to sometimes as many as 10+ a day, although on a rare day, he will have none.
He was then diagnosed with alternating hemiplegia of childhood.
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 Eurordis - 185. News: Europe funds Research Network for Alternating Hemiplegia (Feb 05)
In April 2003, a cross-disciplinary, pan-European network for Alternating hemiplegia was established.
ENRAH (European Research Network for Alternating Hemiplegia) is a Eurordis member organisation.
Fabrizia is enthusiastic about the project: "There is a great deal of work to be done on Alternating hemiplegia in childhood.
www.eurordis.org /article.php3?id_article=674   (911 words)

  
 Alternating hemiplegia -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article   (Site not responding. Last check: )
Alternating hemiplegia -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article
The less severe form has a good prognosis and is indicated by episodes occurring primarily at night, and can often be related to (A severe recurring vascular headache; occurs more frequently in women than men) migraines.
Drug therapy includes flunarizine, a calcium channel blocker.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/a/al/alternating_hemiplegia.htm   (162 words)

  
 Katalog : Health : Conditions and Diseases : Neurological Disorders : Alternating Hemiplegia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
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 Alternating Hemiplegia
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 UltimateHealthGuide: Conditions and Diseases / Neurological Disorders / Alternating Hemiplegia
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The Official Parent's Sourcebook on Alternating Hemiplegia: A Revised and Updated Directory for the Internet Age
This sourcebook has been created for parents who have decided to make education and Internet-based research an integral part of the treatment process.
www.ultimatehealthguide.com /guide/conditions_and_diseases/neurological_disorders/alternating_hemiplegia   (121 words)

  
 Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood / Family Village Library
Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood / Family Village Library
Our mission is to find the cause(s) of AHC and effective treatments or cures while providing support to the families and children with AHC.
This is the Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood Mailing list for all families affected by this disorder.
www.familyvillage.wisc.edu /lib_alth.htm   (93 words)

  
 Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood
It is possible that the main title of the report Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood is not the name you expected.
Please check the synonyms listing to find the alternate name(s) and disorder subdivision(s) covered by this report.
WebMD does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.
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 Alternating Hemiplegia Support Group - Patient UK
Alternating Hemiplegia Support Group - Patient UK Alternating Hemiplegia Support Group
The Alternating Hemiplegia Support Group offers telephone support to anyone suffering from this condition.
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www.patient.co.uk /showdoc.asp?doc=26739352   (134 words)

  
 Article: NINDS Alternating Hemiplegia Information Page: NINDS - CureResearch.com
Article: NINDS Alternating Hemiplegia Information Page: NINDS - CureResearch.com
Article title: NINDS Alternating Hemiplegia Information Page: NINDS
International Foundation for Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (IFAHC)
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 Find in a Library: Alternating hemiplegia of childhood
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 Alternating hemiplegia syndrome definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms easily defined on ...
Alternating hemiplegia syndrome definition - Medical Dictionary definitions of popular medical terms easily defined on MedTerms
Alternating hemiplegia syndrome: See: Alternating hemiplegia of childhood.
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 Alternating Hemiplegia   (Site not responding. Last check: )
This article submitted by Greg Wisyanski on 7/12/96.
My child has a disease know as Alterniating Hemiplegia of Childhood.
I am a member of an organization know as the International Foundation for Alternating Hemiplegia of Childhood (IFAHC).
neuro-www.mgh.harvard.edu /neurowebforum/ChildNeurologyArticles/AlternatingHemiplegia.html   (187 words)

  
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