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How To Cure The Condition Of Permanent Brain Damage?
My brother in law has used all sorts of drugs for over 20 years. some of the drugs that he has taken includes cocaine and crack cocaine. His usage was so bad that he has burned a hole in his cleft palate and nostril. Doctors have looked at it and told him that the severty of the damge is really bad and has deemed it inrepairable. Just about 2 years ago he has apparently found God in his life and has now committed himself as a person who tries to justify just about everything. He believes that all of his decisions in life are the right ones made because god is telling him to make them. I personally believe that he is crazy and should seek immediate help. My question is, do you feel that my brother in law is suffering from permanent brain damage caused by the heavy usage of drugs or do you think that he is now cured and did not suffer and brain damage?
Tue, 21 Apr 2020
Hello,
If you want to say brain damage may need evidence like Mri brain or CT scan etc. From history also he may present like cognitive and behavioral changes.
And sensory, motor and cerebellar functions should be examined. May be he is perforated palate due to drug abuse. Don't worry next time post his MRI report. At present he is doing well means okay. But still he is on drug abuse means please take him physician / neurophysician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
If you want to say brain damage may need evidence like Mri brain or CT scan etc. From history also he may present like cognitive and behavioral changes.
And sensory, motor and cerebellar functions should be examined. May be he is perforated palate due to drug abuse. Don't worry next time post his MRI report. At present he is doing well means okay. But still he is on drug abuse means please take him physician / neurophysician he will examine and treat you accordingly.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
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Hello,
If brain damage is there means patients feel difficulty in walking or holding or climbing etc . He may also not able to appreciate cold, hot sensation or present like tingling or numbness of limbs. Poor memory, poor co ordination or cognitive impairments may present.
He may be suffering from perforated palate due to cocaine abuse so. This may be shown to oral pathologist/surgeon they will examine and treat him accordingly. He may need consultation of neurophysician also to rule neural pathology.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
If brain damage is there means patients feel difficulty in walking or holding or climbing etc . He may also not able to appreciate cold, hot sensation or present like tingling or numbness of limbs. Poor memory, poor co ordination or cognitive impairments may present.
He may be suffering from perforated palate due to cocaine abuse so. This may be shown to oral pathologist/surgeon they will examine and treat him accordingly. He may need consultation of neurophysician also to rule neural pathology.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Penchila Prasad Kandikattu, Internal Medicine Specialist
I find this answer helpful
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