Suggest treatment for mental deterioration in a bedridden patient
Patient: Hello, my name is Vincent and I have questions concerning my grandmother. Recently she went to the hospital for weakness and dehydration. Then to a rehab center to help heal the pain in her leg. But her visit at the center effected her physically and mentally. A month ago on the day of the hospital visit she could still walk and her mind was right. Now she s completely bed ridden and unresponsive. As in now we would say something to her and sometimes she ll look and acknowledge you, and sometimes not. My concern is will she mentally improve, or better yet what s causing the change? We were thinking it s her medicine causing her to behave this was, but I m too afraid to cut her off anything. Even if it s as needed. Sorry if this was too long. I m just starting to worry. Thank you Doctor: Hi,  One condition that may have caused such issues is stroke.  So, a neurological evaluation and brain MRI are necessary to evaluate correctly this possibility.  If stroke will be excluded, then rapidly developing dementia may be the condition that is causing such issues.  Discuss with your grandmother's doctor about these issues.  Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.