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Suggest Treatment For Shingles And Deliriousness

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Question : My Dad is 85 years old. He got shingles and was feeling and acting ok until he went to the hospital. After a few days in the hospital, he started getting delirious and his speech comes and goes. He also cant swallow so he is getting infections which keep coming back after antibiotics are done. All his tests such as heart , blood pressure, EEG, MRI, come back good. His doctors are saying its a mystery and they cant figure out what is wrong. One neurologist mention a possible undetected stroke in the Pons area could be possible. My Dad seems to me to have had a stroke. He is also agitated and thrashes around until they give him Adivan (I think that's what it is called) which calms him down. When asked where he is, he gives them a city that he lived in years ago, but he is consistent about that. He kindof recognizes me (his son). Any ideas about what to try would be greatly appreciated. His doctors have given up, and he was fine 6 weeks ago.

I will try toget his records today and send them
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Answered by Dr. Benard Shehu (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Transient Ischemic Accident....

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry about the health situation your dad is in.

From what you are describing, chances are that your father has had a stroke (transient ischemic accident) that might not have caused morphological damages to his brain, but potential changes in his memory.

It is temporary, and I advise to monitor his blood pressure and lipid profile for further evaluations.

All the best!
Dr.Benard
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Suggest Treatment For Shingles And Deliriousness

Brief Answer: Transient Ischemic Accident.... Detailed Answer: Hi, I am sorry about the health situation your dad is in. From what you are describing, chances are that your father has had a stroke (transient ischemic accident) that might not have caused morphological damages to his brain, but potential changes in his memory. It is temporary, and I advise to monitor his blood pressure and lipid profile for further evaluations. All the best! Dr.Benard