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Dad has a stroke his right arm is affected, unable to walk on his own losing balance and eat as well speech is also affected he is unable to talk properly bladder control is also lost please advise as i am very clueless i don't know what to do?
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Stroke: If these are new symptoms, This is a medical emergency and he needs to be seen by an emergency Dr. as soon as possible. There are medications that might be able to be given within a short window after the stroke. If he has had these symptoms for a while, talk to his Dr and discuss specific treatments and ongoing care
Answered 1/14/2021
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Rehabilitation : A stroke rehab program is quite complex and involves a team approach: physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. Medications to enhance function have included ritalin, nuvigil, modafanil, and bladder control medications. In USA, rehab is handled by many physiatrists. See if you can visit with one,
Answered 1/14/2021
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