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Suggest Treatment For Slurred Speech And Fatigue

alright need some advice. someone extremely dear to me is having some medical issues and is very stubborn about going to see anyone about it. so far i ve noticed that they have slurred speech, fatigue, stumbles, zones in and out a lot ( more than normal), not aware of some surroundings at times, gets shakey if concentrates or happy (Laughing) usually uncontrollable.
posted on Sat, 22 Oct 2016
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Hi,

Yes, this is a matter of concern. Slurred speech indicated there is reduced blood supply to the brain. It might lead to a stroke in the coming days if not taken care of properly.

Your father needs to be put on a medication called antiplatelet drugs as these will reduce the risk of stroke in him.

He requires MRI Brain to check whether a minor stroke has already happened or not and also carotid and vertebral artery Doppler scan.

Take him to a physician at least and get evaluated as advised above.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Slurred Speech And Fatigue

Hi, Yes, this is a matter of concern. Slurred speech indicated there is reduced blood supply to the brain. It might lead to a stroke in the coming days if not taken care of properly. Your father needs to be put on a medication called antiplatelet drugs as these will reduce the risk of stroke in him. He requires MRI Brain to check whether a minor stroke has already happened or not and also carotid and vertebral artery Doppler scan. Take him to a physician at least and get evaluated as advised above. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein, General Surgeon