Hi, welcome to our site. I am Dr Saumya Mittal.

Read your query. That is a very significant question and i appreciate your problem. I will try my best to answer your query

First and foremost my sympathies about your mother's condition.
As for them keeping her "dry", i must explain to you that though that is not the standard protocol, that is entirely up to your doctor to decide.

You must understand that bleeding in the brain is not an easy and safe problem. Maybe its a small bleed and possibly your mother seems active.
But there is always, the possibility that she may develop seizures or become unconcious, or they may simply need to operate her.

In any of these situations, if there is food in her stomach, the chances are high that her stomach comments may regurgitate and enter the lungs thereby making the situation even more complex- something called as aspiration.

So I would suggest that you definitely go by the doctors orders.

For better opinion I would need to see the MRI/CT that they have done. If possible, upload it and then maybe i can help you better

I hope this helps you. Inform the reports mentioned above so i can be of help further. Best of luck.

I have given you the answer to the maximum considering the information provided. The results of the tests could further enhance my answer to you.

Please do understand that some details could be extracted from a detailed history and examination.

Looking forward to your return query with the details asked so that I can help you further.
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