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What Causes Sudden Immobility And Impaired Speech?
My sister 67 years old was fine 3 weeks ago. She literally changed overnight, can t walk, speak in complete sentences, feed herself. She has been hospitalized and the doctors haven t figured out any cause. We are waiting for Mayo Clinic spinal tap results. Brain cancer? Can dementia happen this quickly?
Mon, 26 Mar 2018
Hello,
It seems your sister has suffered an attack of stroke. Sudden loss of speech and immobility all point towards a diagnosis of stroke. Whether it is a hemorrhagic stroke or ischemic stroke can be determined with the help of an MRI. The treatment will depend on the diagnosis. Whether she will recover completely or not will depend on the severity of the stroke. She may require physical therapy to regain her function. You should consult with a neurologist to get further guidance.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nazma.amman
It seems your sister has suffered an attack of stroke. Sudden loss of speech and immobility all point towards a diagnosis of stroke. Whether it is a hemorrhagic stroke or ischemic stroke can be determined with the help of an MRI. The treatment will depend on the diagnosis. Whether she will recover completely or not will depend on the severity of the stroke. She may require physical therapy to regain her function. You should consult with a neurologist to get further guidance.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nazma.amman
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