Whisper Pharma on Instagram: "Types of Paralysis Explained Paralysis is the loss of muscle function in part of your body. Understanding the different types helps in diagnosis and treatment planning. 1. Monoplegia Paralysis affecting only one limb, usually an arm or a leg. 2. Hemiplegia Paralysis on one side of the body, affecting the arm, leg, and sometimes the face on the same side. 3. Diplegia Paralysis of symmetrical parts of the body, typically both arms or both legs. 4. Paraplegia Paralysis