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Asked for male, 21 years old from Navi Mumbai
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Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more
Physiotherapist•Chennai
Treatment methods are:
night time saturation records with pulse oximeter and bilevel positive airway pressure (bipap) may be indicated for the patients.
Physical therapy measures (chest percussion, breathing exercises, resistive inspiratory training) may be required to clear respiratory secretions to reduce the work of breathing.
Special weaning protocol to prevent over fatigue of respiratory muscles can be recommended for more severe patients with tracheostomy. Patients with cranial...more
night time saturation records with pulse oximeter and bilevel positive airway pressure (bipap) may be indicated for the patients.
Physical therapy measures (chest percussion, breathing exercises, resistive inspiratory training) may be required to clear respiratory secretions to reduce the work of breathing.
Special weaning protocol to prevent over fatigue of respiratory muscles can be recommended for more severe patients with tracheostomy. Patients with cranial...more
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There are various forms of Paralysis. Paralysis of the lower limbs is one of the most severe forms of Paralysis. It is also known as Paraplegia. People suffering from such Paralysis lose all sense below the waist. They cannot move their legs or hips, cannot void without help, and cannot have intercourse. They barely feel anything below their waist. However, the degree of inability may vary from one person to another.
In people suffering from such Paralysis, there is usually substantial ...more
In people suffering from such Paralysis, there is usually substantial ...more
Asked for female, 24 years old from Faridabad
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These medicines reduce the pain n bad sensations one feels or has aftermath of a paralysis however if she has issues after taking these medicines then she needs to be put on alternate medicine. Please contact with reports for further suggestions n assessment.
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There are various forms of Paralysis. Paralysis of the lower limbs is one of the most severe forms of Paralysis. It is also known as Paraplegia. People suffering from such Paralysis lose all sense below the waist. They cannot move their legs or hips, cannot void without help, and cannot have intercourse. They barely feel anything below their waist. However, the degree of inability may vary from one person to another.
In people suffering from such Paralysis, there is usually substantial ...more
In people suffering from such Paralysis, there is usually substantial ...more
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Pediatric Cardiologist•Delhi
An Atrial Septal Defect is present at birth (congenital heart disease). The condition refers to a hole in the septum or walls (atrial septum) that separate the heart s upper chambers atria.
The heart of the fetus develops during pregnancy. Normally, there are several openings in the septum dividing the atria, which close during pregnancy or soon after birth. However, a hole is formed if one of the openings does not close, leading to atrial septal defect.
Due to a hole in the heart, blo...more
The heart of the fetus develops during pregnancy. Normally, there are several openings in the septum dividing the atria, which close during pregnancy or soon after birth. However, a hole is formed if one of the openings does not close, leading to atrial septal defect.
Due to a hole in the heart, blo...more
Asked for male, 21 years old from Mehsana
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You have to do physiotherapy and you have to do proper homeopathic treatment to get rid of this problem.
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Asked for male, 10 years old from Hyderabad
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Multi Speciality•Nagpur
Most fractures in this elderly age are significant enough to require surgery. Surgery alone will help him get out of bed early, which is important to prevent complications arising from prolonged bed rest that is required for conservative management. Plus it avoids shortening and malrotation of the leg.
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Erasmus Mundus Master in Adapted Physica...read more
Physiotherapist•Chennai
Said you have to go for traction and also you can do ift. Please consult the near by therapist for quick relief. Since you have pain for more than 10 years it is suggestible to go for cervical muscle strengthening exercise.
Use collar will definitely be helpful for him to maintain the good posture. And also cervical pillow can be used which might make you to have better posture of the shoulder neck and arm.
Neck tilt: from the sitting position, tilt your head down so your chin touches yo...more
Use collar will definitely be helpful for him to maintain the good posture. And also cervical pillow can be used which might make you to have better posture of the shoulder neck and arm.
Neck tilt: from the sitting position, tilt your head down so your chin touches yo...more
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