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What Causes Deep Sleep After A Foot Infection?

My father is currently in a hospital and was admitted due to an infection in his foot. They have that under control and clearing up however since Saturday my father has slept 90% of the time and on Sunday a special team was called in to try and wake him up. With out success they took his vitals which were all normal and said he is in a deep sleep and they font know why and I gave tried to find out why with no luck. Can you please tell me what could be causing this to happen and when he foes wake up he says off the wall things he actually thinks he is at home instead of the hospital
Mon, 8 Dec 2014
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Hello,
Welcome to HCM
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
It may be because of following,
1.side effects of medications.
2.hypoglycemia,
3,Infection spreading up to meninges,
4.May not be related to present condition, but some other cause of brain involvement.
Treating doctors are in better position to explain his condition.
You may discuss my points with them.
Hope this suggestion will help you.
Good Luck.
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What Causes Deep Sleep After A Foot Infection?

Hello, Welcome to HCM I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query. I can understand your concern. It may be because of following, 1.side effects of medications. 2.hypoglycemia, 3,Infection spreading up to meninges, 4.May not be related to present condition, but some other cause of brain involvement. Treating doctors are in better position to explain his condition. You may discuss my points with them. Hope this suggestion will help you. Good Luck.