Dr. J. Mariano Anto Bruno Mascarenhas
Neurosurgery
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Hi doctor,
My fiancé met with an accident, which caused a deep forebrain injury. It is been 22 days now, and he is still unconscious. Doctors said that brain swelling is reducing now. Also, he shows small movements like moving his lips, hands, and legs and sometimes stretching his arms too. But there is no movement in the eyes. Now, the ventilator support has been removed, and he is breathing on his own. Kindly share how long it takes for such patients to come back to normal senses. Also, would there be any other complications when he comes back normal?
Thank you.
Hi,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I have read your query, and understand your concern.
I regret to say that the chances of him getting up, walking, and talking are very less. In other words, if a hundred patients are in this state, less than five will be able to walk and talk. Others will be confined to their beds in an unconscious or semi-conscious state. We cannot predict whether he will be able to come out and walk and talk normally, or whether he will be in a coma.
I hope I have answered your query. Please revert in case of further queries.
Thank you.
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