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Suggest Treatment For Meningitis And Blood Clot In Brain

i want to ask about my cousin . he s 8 years old . 2 weeks ago he was feeling unconscious and lazy , we took him to sir gangaram hospital , delhi . their doctors said he might be suffering from meningitis and later they discovered that it was a blood clot. a fluid in the brain was getting collected beacause of which swelling was their in the brain. and for that they did a operation making a hole and taking out some quantity of fluid , and bone from the back ,lower part was also cut for some reason. when this child was born he suffered from jaundice because of which his whole blood was changed and because of that he suffered from a problem of listening so a machine was fitted in the brain so that he could hear and speak . And now because of a machine is fitted in the brain , doctors can not do his MRI. He is on ventilator from the first day. there is movement of his right hand , leg and eyes(but don t know if he is able to see or not) but no left side movement .doctors are saying his left side is paralyzed. Yesterday another minor operation was done in which now the ventilators air is being given through trachea. If you want i can give you the reports before the operation and after the operation if you want Please tell us what to do
Wed, 3 May 2023
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Hi,

Meningitis and blood clots in the brain can be serious medical conditions that require immediate medical attention. It sounds like your cousin has undergone some procedures already, but it may be helpful to continue to work with the medical team to monitor his condition and determine the best course of treatment moving forward.

Here are some potential treatment options that may be considered for your cousin's condition:
* Antibiotics: If meningitis is confirmed, antibiotics may be prescribed to help fight the infection.
* Anticoagulants: Blood thinners may be prescribed to help prevent further blood clot formation and reduce the risk of stroke.
* Surgery: Depending on the severity and location of the blood clot, surgery may be necessary to remove the clot and alleviate pressure on the brain.
* Rehabilitation: After the initial treatment, your cousin may need rehabilitation to regain movement and strength in his left side.

It may be helpful to seek out support from friends, family, or mental health professionals to cope with the emotional stress of this situation.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Meningitis And Blood Clot In Brain

Hi, Meningitis and blood clots in the brain can be serious medical conditions that require immediate medical attention. It sounds like your cousin has undergone some procedures already, but it may be helpful to continue to work with the medical team to monitor his condition and determine the best course of treatment moving forward. Here are some potential treatment options that may be considered for your cousin s condition: * Antibiotics: If meningitis is confirmed, antibiotics may be prescribed to help fight the infection. * Anticoagulants: Blood thinners may be prescribed to help prevent further blood clot formation and reduce the risk of stroke. * Surgery: Depending on the severity and location of the blood clot, surgery may be necessary to remove the clot and alleviate pressure on the brain. * Rehabilitation: After the initial treatment, your cousin may need rehabilitation to regain movement and strength in his left side. It may be helpful to seek out support from friends, family, or mental health professionals to cope with the emotional stress of this situation. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Priyanka, General & Family Physician