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Paralysis With Diabetes, High Bp, Lungs Are Not Working Properly. Patient Is In I.C.U. What To Do ?
hello doctor , I m chetan from dahod(gujarat), my question is: the patient is 73 years old, he has diabetes , high blood pressure ,lungs are not working well because of smoking , so he is in I.C.C.U. room on oxygen. he can t utter words properly. he has paralysis in his right hand. what to do please suggest.quickely.
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Thu, 1 Sep 2011
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hello chetan,
i would advise you to continue traeting him in the icu till he is able to breath adequately on his own.
to assess the future nature of his disease his present condition must be stabilised.
his paralysis is permanent however can be helped with physiothery and rehabilitative care.
please follow the orders of the icu doctor.
and in case of future doubts contact us back at health care magic.
take care
i would advise you to continue traeting him in the icu till he is able to breath adequately on his own.
to assess the future nature of his disease his present condition must be stabilised.
his paralysis is permanent however can be helped with physiothery and rehabilitative care.
please follow the orders of the icu doctor.
and in case of future doubts contact us back at health care magic.
take care
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