Brain Injury

[bishesh]

My brother faced an bike accident on 9.1.07. He had severe damage on his brain both left as well as right hemisphere. But he recovered slowly. Now he can able to sit, eat and hear properly. But he is  obeying few commands like to shake hand and to open his mouth.Yes or No communication is still difficult for him. 11 months has been already past but he has not gained his original sensation.But whenever i asked him to look at his mother he is searching his mother and if she is there and he is looking at her.

Is there any way to get back his sensation.

[Godofredo MD]

Hi.

Recovery from brain injury is dependent on the extent of the injury as well as the treatment and rehabilitation given. Whenever possible, the recovery is usually a slow process, which could take months to years.

It should, however, be noted that your brother's improving condition, though slow to occur, does provide a better prognosis.

With regards to sensation, it would be difficult for us to assess whether sensation would return. You should consult your neurologist as he/she will be in the best position to assess your brother's condition as well as gauge his chance for recovery of specific functions.

Hope this helps.

[Caliber2005]

Hi bishesh,
It’s really sad that this has happened with your brother.
Outcome of patient after brain hemorrhage or bike accident depends on age and severity of injury  like greater the age and severe the stroke, whether graded by neurological score or extent of hemorrhage on imaging, are both associated with increased case fatality and poorer functional outcomes.
Each case has to be taken individually. Normally patient who survive such massive hemorrhage, develop some kind of new talent.
It is appreciative and pleasure to know that your brother has done so well, after such a massive accident.
You can try a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulator, which is an electronic device that produces electrical signals used to stimulate nerves through unbroken skin. The unit is usually connected to the skin using two or more electrodes. TENS works to decrease pain perception and may be used to control acute and chronic pain. It helps in regenerating nerve. Nerves regenerate, or heal, at a rate 1 millimeter/day. The only nerves that can regenerate are the nerves outside of the spinal cord, or peripheral nerves. The nerves in the spinal cord, once damaged, cannot regenerate.
However, if the peripheral nerve is severely damaged or stretched it may never heal.
Bye
Hope this helps you.