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Chronic Alcoholic, Seizures, Chest Infection, Shivering, Confusion. Low Sodium, Potassium Levels. Treatment?
sir my father is a chronic alcoholic..and smtimes seizures happen to him also.he was sufferin from chest infection recently wth tlc 0000.nw infection is in control.problem is that he responds very late and stare to only place...like he is confused or smthing nd rply vry late..shievring occurs smtimes in hand and leg and cheek... sodium potassium levels were low in initial stage bt nw in control..he is ill from 1 mnths
Wed, 12 Sep 2012
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Chronic alcoholism, infection and low sodium probably have injured a part of his brain. He surviving on the function of the remaining brain and so his responses and alertness are not full. It takes sometime for the remaining brain to take over function of the lost brain. It may take weeks to months and still the recovery may be incomplete. At present he will need maintenance medical support and nursing care. Hope for the best. Good luck.
Chronic alcoholism, infection and low sodium probably have injured a part of his brain. He surviving on the function of the remaining brain and so his responses and alertness are not full. It takes sometime for the remaining brain to take over function of the lost brain. It may take weeks to months and still the recovery may be incomplete. At present he will need maintenance medical support and nursing care. Hope for the best. Good luck.
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