Difficult to Turn Over in Bed
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Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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Content updated on Jan 4, 2023
About the symptom
It describes the difficulty to turn or roll over in bed which is due to decreased in mobility.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Neck pain / stiffness
Urinary incontinence
Impossible to walk normally
Numbness of the body
Numbness / sensory disorder
Dysphagia
Recent weight loss
Involuntary movements
Muscle weakness in the limbs
Difficulty breathing / breathlessness
Possible causes
- Spinal muscular atrophy
Spinal muscular atrophy is a group of genetic disorders in which a person cannot control the movement of their muscles due to a loss of nerve cells in the spinal cord and brainstem. It causes muscle wasting and weakness.
- Parkinson disease (PD)
A progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. It occurs as a result of nerve cell damage in the brain. The exact cause for PD is unknown. Risk factors include genetics, male gender, old age and exposure to certain toxins and environmental factors.
Related serious diseases
- Cervical cord injury
Injury to the spinal cord at the neck level. This is often caused by falls or accidents.
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have difficulty turning over in bed on your own?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have headaches or does your head feel heavy?
Do you have problems focusing or a reduced sense of awareness in your surroundings?
Do you feel any numbness or change in sensation?
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Reviewed By:
Tomohiro Hamahata, MD (Orthopedic surgery)
Dr. Hamahata graduated from the Jikei University of Medical Science. After working at Asanokawa General Hospital and Kosei Chuo Hospital, he joined the Department of Orthopedics at Asakusa Hospital in April 2021, specializing in general orthopedics and joint replacement surgery.
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