Stroke rehabilitation

My mom who is 70 has been on ecosprin and other blood thinners since october 2012 after suffering a stroke. She has got her tooth extracted 5 days back. She had stopped ecosprin for a couple of days befrore and after the extraction which she has now resumed. Her gum bleeds quite heavily atleast a couple of times in a day. It stops when we apply a tea leaves and ice pack. Can you please help me understand if this is ok, our stroke doctor is travelling and we are unable to reach him

Please visit your dentist again, there shouldn't be bleeding daily.your dentist 'll stop the bleeding or 'll do the needful. plz visit a nearby dentist, . plz visit you dentist,immediately . Have a good day ...

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i am due to have an operation on my collapsed ear drum, however while i wait my ear infections are getting worse,todays one had me in pain in my cheek teeth and throat and a load of discharge started to pour out of my ear like never before!! what i am scared about is the doctors say if i dont get the operation done my left side of face could drop like a stroke victim and stay like this permanently is this true?

Kindly consult a dentist & an ENT in person for further suggestion. We need more investigations (Full mouth x-ray) & clinical examination to decide upon treatment. ...

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I got 2 metal plates and 16 screws removed in my bottom leg..My foot is very swollen 2 days after surgery..is it from the surgery? or is it a stroke?

it may be a postoperative swelling and due to immobility ...

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I need a rehabilitation for my son, who is 29 yrs old, from this chewing habit

Hi, Yes he can be treated with that habit but the first and foremost is that he should have a will power of his own for that. If he wants to quit the habit and if he does not have that will power then he may attend some counselling sessions by a psychiatrist or he should have a look at the following questions and try to answer them when he is alone 1. Why I am wasting money for some material. 2. What does chewing gives me except for oral cancer 3. we are paying money for making our self sick a ...

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Dear Sir/Madam I,Anirudh had suffered stroke and blood clotting in 1998.Now I am fit and fine.Doctor prescribed me Acitrom 2mg to cope up with this problem.Now I want to wear braces because my teeth are out of order and it result in bad smile.I visited many dentist and they say that I had to remove 2 back teeths in order to keep my teeth back in shape.I want better smile but I am bit worried .Is removing my teeths can lead to any harmful side effect.I persisted with my mom to wear braces but she told me it would result in loss of life.Is it true?Please help me and get me out of this problem. With regards Anirudh 9718857582

hello, your worries are uncalled for you deserve a good smile when done properly removal of the teeth will not at all be harmful . go ahead for braces ...

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Dear Sir/Madam I,Anirudh had suffered stroke and blood clotting in 1998.Now I am fit and fine.Doctor prescribed me Acitrom 2mg to cope up with this problem.Now I want to wear braces because my teeth are out of order and it result in bad smile.I visited many dentist and they say that I had to remove 2 back teeths in order to keep my teeth back in shape.I want better smile but I am bit worried .Is removing my teeths can lead to any harmful side effect.I persisted with my mom to wear braces but she told me it would result in loss of life.Is it true?Please help me and get me out of this problem. With regards Anirudh 9718857582

Extraction of patients on Acitrom or other blood thinners can easily be done after carrying out few test and if required dose alteration of acltrom. So no need to worry go ahead for the smile you deserve. ...

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My father aged 78 years is stroke patient for last 5 years. Presently he is on catheter(Urology). Presently i feel because of this catheter he has contracted infection. I am giving him CIPLOX-500 MG for past one day. I hope the infection subsides.If any other medicine(available in India) or care i can take so that he does not get infection.

Indwelling catheter is a risk factor for UTI. But better to get urine culture and sensitivity before starting on antibiotics. As you had already started on antibiotics continue it for a total duration of 7 days, repeat urine for pus cells & if it is decreased then it is fine. otherwise need to check cultures 48 hours after stopping antibiotics ...

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I suffered sudden numbness in the left side of the body after i woke up on may 26 2016, doctors said acute stroke after mri and I am taking medicine regularly but my problem of left hand heavyness combined with left side below ribs heavyness/fullness continues... please suggest what to do next I have seen four doctors till now 2 neuro doctors, 1 internal medicine and 1 diebitology. Presently taking ecosprin, telsar, levipil, amlodac, gabapin,

Dear jalebi, stroke causes neurological damage and it is not possible to achieve100% recovery. Because the cells of centran nervous system do not regenerate. But with proper medication and physiotherapy, you will improve day by day. I hope your treatment is in right track. Continue following the advice of a neurologist. Thanks ...

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Last week father have a stroke.his right arm dnt work.he dnt speak properly.he sleep everytime . is it normal ?

Dear surajit, Stroke is a major neurological damage. The outcome depends on extent of the damage. The symptoms you described is common. It may not recover properly, but we should hope for the best. Thanks ...

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