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What Causes Immobility In The Limbs Post An Accident?

Hi sir, this is swetha from tirupati.. my Dad met with an accident on jan 1 Due to some effect on nerves near the medulla oblongata & spinal cord..Now he is not moving his hands & legs.. even he got the fracture of lower jaw with the 2 lips bifurcated.. he even have BP & Sugar. first we took him to svims they said us to take Him to chennai.. then we took him to chennai.. then chennai hospital said us to get back him to tirupati. so, we again returned to tirupati... now he is admitted in padmavathi hospital tirupati.. doctors are saying that it s very serious. presently they kept ventilators for artificial breath.. can u please please advice us what to do now...?
Tue, 26 Aug 2014
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Unfortunately at this point there is not much more that you can do but wait. He has a serious brain and spinal injury that has affected the nerves that control breathing and movement. After such an injury, the nerve tissues swell and can cause worse symptoms. I presume the doctors are treating him with drugs to reduce any swelling in his brain, supporting his breathing and other functions, and monitoring his status carefully. That is all that can be done. With time some of this may heal and he may improve. But these are very critical injuries and he may not recover. I pray for the best for you. If you have further questions, I will be happy to answer them.
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What Causes Immobility In The Limbs Post An Accident?

Unfortunately at this point there is not much more that you can do but wait. He has a serious brain and spinal injury that has affected the nerves that control breathing and movement. After such an injury, the nerve tissues swell and can cause worse symptoms. I presume the doctors are treating him with drugs to reduce any swelling in his brain, supporting his breathing and other functions, and monitoring his status carefully. That is all that can be done. With time some of this may heal and he may improve. But these are very critical injuries and he may not recover. I pray for the best for you. If you have further questions, I will be happy to answer them.