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70 Yr Old. Bedridden. Degeneration Of Nerves. No Improvement From Physiotherapy. Suggestions?

Sir my mother is 70 years old. From 1 n half year she has been bed ridden. She cannot walk. She has got deneration of nerves problem. She cannot lift her left feet . There is tingling in her left feet. She is not able to lift her right hand also. We have shown to every best doctor bt dey says its old age problem. Her physiotherapy is goin on bt no improvemeny pls help
Sat, 30 Mar 2013
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Hello,



Thanks for the query,



I understand your problem





Let me tell you that mother requires re-evaluation for the cause of paralysis. It can be due to peripheral nerve problem, brain stroke, spinal cord problem. It could be due to many other causes and the exact diagnosis would require a detailed neurological evaluation which will include clinical and investigations. Once the cause of the problem is established we will be able to guide you better. Physiotherapy alone may not be the solution for each of the nerve related problem. Specific treatment can be advised only if the diagnosis is established.



Please consult a local neurologist



Hope this clarifies

Best wishes

Dr Gopal K Dash MD, DM, Post-doctoral fellowship (Epilepsy)

Consultant Neurologist and Epilepsy specialist

Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital, Bangalore

My Blog in the Web site:

http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-gopal-krishna-dash/64344



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70 Yr Old. Bedridden. Degeneration Of Nerves. No Improvement From Physiotherapy. Suggestions?

Hello, Thanks for the query, I understand your problem Let me tell you that mother requires re-evaluation for the cause of paralysis. It can be due to peripheral nerve problem, brain stroke, spinal cord problem. It could be due to many other causes and the exact diagnosis would require a detailed neurological evaluation which will include clinical and investigations. Once the cause of the problem is established we will be able to guide you better. Physiotherapy alone may not be the solution for each of the nerve related problem. Specific treatment can be advised only if the diagnosis is established. Please consult a local neurologist Hope this clarifies Best wishes Dr Gopal K Dash MD, DM, Post-doctoral fellowship (Epilepsy) Consultant Neurologist and Epilepsy specialist Narayana Hrudayalaya Hospital, Bangalore My Blog in the Web site: http://www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-gopal-krishna-dash/64344