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Would Persistent High Fever Cause Mental Retardation In 33 Year Old?

Sir, My daughter 33 yrs.old is mentally retarded due to high fever just 7 days after birth,her brain got damaged,she gets fits since then and has been taking medicines for it.But it has not cured, what shall I do,can you suggest me who is the best Doc. in Bangalore T K Raina ( Bangalore )
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi

I admire you for positive outlook.

I understand your concerns and emotions.
But Mental retardation and Brain damaged in early neonatal period can not be reverse.
means mental retardation has no cure but we can educate them.

It is permanent damage and you have to accept this fact.

TO be very frank it will never improve as damages is permanent.

You just teach her and educate her according to need.

Get proper counseling from psychiatrist about.

Thank you.

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Would Persistent High Fever Cause Mental Retardation In 33 Year Old?

Hi I admire you for positive outlook. I understand your concerns and emotions. But Mental retardation and Brain damaged in early neonatal period can not be reverse. means mental retardation has no cure but we can educate them. It is permanent damage and you have to accept this fact. TO be very frank it will never improve as damages is permanent. You just teach her and educate her according to need. Get proper counseling from psychiatrist about. Thank you.