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Paralysis is when you are not able to move some or all your body. It can be temporary or permanent depending on what causes it.
You may have paralysis if:
This can start suddenly or gradually, or come and go.
You or someone else has paralysis or weakness:
These problems could be a sign of something serious that needs to be treated in hospital straight away.
Do not drive yourself to A&E.
The person you speak to at 999 will give you advice about what to do.
Paralysis can be a symptom of many different conditions that affect the muscles and nerves.
Common causes of paralysis include:
Sometimes paralysis can be temporary, like having sleep paralysis, or long-term, like muscular dystrophy.
It can also be caused by a brain tumour or certain types of cancer like head or neck cancer.
You or someone else has paralysis or weakness that:
Treatment for paralysis will depend on what's causing it.
Temporary paralysis may go away on its own without medical treatment.
Things that can help people with paralysis include:
