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Neurological deficits - focal

Home care depends on the type and the cause of neurologic loss. (See the specific causative disorder.)

If any loss of movement, sensation, or function occurs, call your health care provider.

The medical history will be obtained and a physical examination performed.

Medical history questions documenting neurological deficits in detail may include:

• Where is the loss of function?
  • Right arm?
  • Right leg?
  • Left arm?
  • Left leg?
  • Another location (be specific)?
• What deficits are present?
  • Loss of vision?
  • Numbness?
  • Loss of movement?
  • Loss of strength?
  • Loss of hearing?
  • Speech problem or language problem?
  • Other (be specific)?
• What other symptoms are also present?

The physical examination will include a detailed examination of nervous system function.

Diagnostic tests vary depending on other symptoms and the suspected cause of the nerve function loss.

Review Date: 03/05/2007
Reviewed By: Daniel Kantor, M.D., Director of the Comprehensive MS Center, Neuroscience Institute, University of Florida Health Science Center, Jacksonville, FL. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.