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Damage to the left parietal lobe can result in what is called "Gerstmann's Syndrome." It includes right-left confusion, difficulty with writing (agraphia) and difficulty with mathematics (acalculia). It can also produce disorders of language (aphasia) and the inability to perceive objects normally (agnosia).
- What causes right left confusion?
- What is Gerstmann's syndrome?
- Why does one side of the brain is affected when other side is damaged?
- What happens when different parts of the brain are damaged?
What causes right left confusion?
Left-right confusion seems to happen more often when we are under stress or time pressure, so slowing down a bit is probably a good idea. Also, when you are in doubt as to which side is which, an old trick is to make an L shape with the thumb and the index finger of each hand.
What is Gerstmann's syndrome?
Definition. Gerstmann's syndrome is a cognitive impairment that results from damage to a specific area of the brain -- the left parietal lobe in the region of the angular gyrus. It may occur after a stroke or in association with damage to the parietal lobe.
Why does one side of the brain is affected when other side is damaged?
Because each side of the brain controls movement of the opposite side of the body, damage to the left hemisphere causes weakness on the right side of the body, and vice versa. If the middle part of the frontal lobe is damaged, people may become apathetic, inattentive, and unmotivated.
What happens when different parts of the brain are damaged?
When nerve cells in the brain are damaged, they can no longer send information to each other in the normal way. This causes changes in the person's behavior and abilities. The injury may cause different problems, depending upon which parts of the brain were damaged most.
