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Any Chances Of Recovery After Massive Stroke?

A close friend with a massive stroke four months ago is lying helpless in a nursing home. She opens her eyes, squeezes my hand seems to smile a little when talked to. She s fed through a ttube and on oxyn. The primary care doctor says there s no hope. Is there anything, even speculativetotry to brin g her back? Larr YYYY@YYYY
Mon, 30 Jun 2014
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Hi,

Thank you for posting your query.

I have noted your friend's clinical details.

I would like to know the details of her CT or MRI brain scan report to find out the extent of brain tissue affected because of her stroke.

Also, a report on her exact neurological condition, as per a doctor's examination.

It has been only four months after the stroke, so, we can expect more recovery in the coming days. Recovery after brain stroke continues to occur up to two years.

She should be continued on physiotherapy and exercises.

I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.

Wishing you good health,

Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology)
Senior Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India
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Any Chances Of Recovery After Massive Stroke?

Hi, Thank you for posting your query. I have noted your friend s clinical details. I would like to know the details of her CT or MRI brain scan report to find out the extent of brain tissue affected because of her stroke. Also, a report on her exact neurological condition, as per a doctor s examination. It has been only four months after the stroke, so, we can expect more recovery in the coming days. Recovery after brain stroke continues to occur up to two years. She should be continued on physiotherapy and exercises. I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information. Wishing you good health, Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) Senior Consultant Neurologist Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad, India Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in