Symptoms of thalamic infarction
Disease description:
My wife said she recently felt some numbness in her hands. After going to the hospital for a checkup, the doctor told her she had a cerebral infarction, specifically in the thalamus. I would like to ask, what are the symptoms of thalamic infarction?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yang Jun
Thalamic infarction usually affects the patient's motor nerves, leading to symptoms such as hemiplegia and weakness, primarily manifesting as unsteady gait, staggering while walking, and difficulty maintaining balance. Additionally, thalamic infarction can impair language function, resulting in loss of comprehension of written language and handwriting. Moreover, it may cause cognitive dysfunction in patients, leading to memory decline—patients may still be unable to recall things even after repeated reminders.
