Neurological Conditions
Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy
Serious
ICD-10: G80.2 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: एकांगी पक्षाघात · தமிழ்: பாதி உடல் பக்கவாதம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಅರ್ಧಭಾಗ ಪಾರ್ಶ್ವವಾಯು · తెలుగు: సగభాగ పక్షవాతం · বাংলা: সেরিব্রাল পালসি · मराठी: सेरेब्रल पाल्सी · ગુજરાતી: સેરેબ્રલ પાલ્સી
About this condition
This is a condition present from birth where brain damage causes stiffness and weakness on one side of the body, affecting movement and coordination. Children may walk with a limp, have one arm bent, or show delayed development of motor skills. With regular physiotherapy, occupational therapy, and sometimes medications or surgery, many individuals lead productive lives.
Common symptoms
weakness on one side of body
stiff muscles on one side
difficulty walking
arm or leg dragging
poor coordination
delayed motor milestones
When to see a doctor: routine checkup recommended for ongoing therapy and management
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | एकांगी पक्षाघात · आधे शरीर का लकवा · सेरेब्रल पाल्सी · जन्मजात पक्षाघात |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | பாதி உடல் பக்கவாதம் · மூளை பக்கவாதம் · ஒருபக்க வாதம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಅರ್ಧಭಾಗ ಪಾರ್ಶ್ವವಾಯು · ಮೆದುಳಿನ ಪಾರ್ಶ್ವವಾಯು · ಸೆರೆಬ್ರಲ್ ಪಾಲ್ಸಿ |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | సగభాగ పక్షవాతం · మెదడు పక్షవాతం · సెరెబ్రల్ పాల్సీ |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | সেরিব্রাল পালসি · মস্তিষ্ক পক্ষাঘাত · অর্ধাঙ্গ পক্ষাঘাত |
| Marathi (मराठी) | सेरेब्रल पाल्सी · एका बाजूचा अर्धांगवायू · मेंदू पक्षाघात |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સેરેબ્રલ પાલ્સી · અડધા શરીરનો લકવો · મગજ લકવો |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy?
weakness on one side of body, stiff muscles on one side, difficulty walking, arm or leg dragging, poor coordination, delayed motor milestones.
When should I see a doctor?
routine checkup recommended for ongoing therapy and management
Is Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Spastic hemiplegic cerebral palsy?
Severity is classified as Serious. routine checkup recommended for ongoing therapy and management.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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