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I'm a caregiver for one 89 years old female. today she's not functioning on her right side, legs and arm and not communicating. what's going on?

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Dr. James Okamoto answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Possible stroke: Those are worrisome signs, and i recommend that you have her evaluated right away at your local er. Time is of the essence here!

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 12/28/2014

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be seen: I would certainly be seen immediately. Elderly can go into delirium with relatively simple things like a urinary tract infection, in the other hand she might have had a major stroke.

Answered 1/11/2015

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A member asked:

I'm a caregiver for one 89 years old female. today she's not functioning on her right side, legs and arm and not communicating. what's going on?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. James Okamoto answered

Dr Fronzaglia ii, do, ms and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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