How is total paralysis due to meningitis treated?

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Hello doctor. The doctor asked me how to treat a patient with total paralysis due to meningitis, unable to eat, unable to speak? Is there a cure? Looking forward to hearing from the doctor. I sincerely thank.
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Hello!
Please, is the specific case you are talking about male or female? How old? What is the specific condition? How many years has it been happening?
As a general rule, meningitis leaves sequelae as you said, it will be difficult to treat, mainly care, ensure nutrition (may have to put a gastric tube to feed), physical therapy Arthritis prevention, ulcer prevention, infection prevention and many other supportive care treatments.
You need to take the patient to the doctor to have a comprehensive, specific and accurate assessment of the patient's problems, from which the doctor will give the appropriate treatment.
Thank you for sending your question to Vinmec Health System. Best regards!
Answered by Doctor Vu Duy Dung - Department of General Internal Medicine - Vinmec Times City International Hospital