45. Lateral and Medial Medullary Syndrome
LMS- Sensory and motor deficits: Decreased sensation for pain and temperature on the same side of the face as the stroke, but on the opposite side of the body. Coordination and balance: Vertigo, nausea, vomiting, and loss of balance (ataxia). Speech and swallowing: Hoarseness, difficulty swallowing (dysphagia), and a decreased gag reflex. Other symptoms: Nystagmus (involuntary eye movements), and Horner's syndrome (ptosis, miosis, and anhidrosis).