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2 1 Mon, 3 Mar 2025
Hello, If lung function is poor,will it reduce pulse? My mother s age is 80.her pulse is 45 to 50.she is having hypertension.when clinidipine 5mg is taken,it reduces her pressure and pulse too.she is presently having COPD issue because of which coughing.seroflo 250,how many times in a day can be...
2 1 Mon, 3 Mar 2025
I am 74 years of age. I have been under a great deal of stress. Tonight for first time when I went to the bathroom I saw that I had blood on my pantyliner. As I peed more blood and what seemed to be a plug of blood was in the bottom of the toilet. Additionally there was more blood on the toilet...
2 1 Mon, 3 Mar 2025
My mother is 75 years old her blood urea is 74.1 mg/dl however serum creatinine is 0.98 mg/dl calcium is 8.18 However BUN (Urea Nitrogen) is 35 mg/dl, BUN/ Creatinine Ratio is 35.34 mg/dl and eGFR is 58.90 plese suggest me diet and treatment. Also detaiaals of food to avoid.
2 1 Mon, 3 Mar 2025
My mother is 84 yrs old and had one episode with afib, it corrected itself at hospital but they put her on e liquid 2.5 2x a day.. She stays so weak she can t function and has ever since she has been on it and the Dr doesn t want to change it What would happen to cut her down to 1 a day or maybe...
2 1 Mon, 3 Mar 2025
My mother in law, Age 74 who is always looking tired. She is not able to sit, stand & walk for past 1 month. She is not able to take normal food & drink. But she has no body pain. She already had treatment from Dr. T. Arvindraj MD at Kanagamani Hospital, Ramnad, Tamilnadu 10 years back. He told...
2 1 Mon, 3 Mar 2025
I m 71 had 2 heart attacks but have been KETO for two years. No heart problems for four years and not on any medications except thyroid. I m having balance issues and must use a cane. BP normal. I have tinnitus. Yesterday I had a nose bleed which lasted 20 min.
2 1 Mon, 3 Mar 2025
My mother is 77 she has ordered Instaflex and she currently takes Percocet two times a day and is a diabetic. She is already unstable with her walking and all. What will this do? Should she not take it? I’m mainly trying to make sure it won’t cause any interactions that I need to be aware of.
2 1 Fri, 3 Jan 2025
My 83 year old husband in on his 11th day of the second treatment of vancomycin for c diff. His first treatment was for 10 days and he continued to have severe diarrhea so he was continued on a 14 day treatment of vancomycin. He has not had a formed stool yet. Is this normal? I am concerned. Is...
2 1 Tue, 3 Dec 2024
I am 82 years old and have had dentures since I was 26. For the last four years, I have had chronic and increasing and very excessive phlegm, coughing and choking, especially in the mornings. I have been to multiple doctors and have been treated for acid reflux, allergies, etc., but nothing helps...
2 1 Tue, 3 Dec 2024
Hi my 83 year old mother just told me that she wiped her vagina with a towel that had Clorox on it, two days ago. She also just told me that she feels a slight burning sensation. She said it was a little better after her bath. What should I do. I know she was giving a medication a few months ago...
2 1 Mon, 4 Nov 2024
My 88 year old mom just recovered from covid , 15 days ago but she had a bleeding in the eye the drs said it was coz of age , but we did all test everything is normal , anti thrombin, crp etc is normal only d dimer is 9.5 .... the dr said it is nothing alarming. just wanted your opinion too
2 1 Mon, 4 Nov 2024
I have taken Doxipin for over 30 years, at 300 mg daily. My body handle the drug anymore causing severe leg cramps. Ever since I quit, now I am having hot flashes. Is there anything I can do to stop hot flashes. I am 70 yrs old! Vitamins, tonics, etc?
2 1 Mon, 4 Nov 2024
Hi, I just spoke with my husband and he says he is having trouble taking deep breaths, he is unable to breathe while laying down. He now has to sleep propped up with pillows. He is 71, high blood pressure, sleep apnea, double vaxxed, over weight, non smoker, sudden onset.
2 1 Mon, 4 Nov 2024
Hello, I am 65 years old, My EJF is 35%. I have a stent and also a defibrulator. I also have diabetes and high blood pressure and was just diagnosed with chronic kidney disease. My doctor told me, my prognoses was not good and I might have to go on dialysis with a chance of living for about 2...
2 1 Thu, 3 Oct 2024
Hi, my mother have vertigo and ringing in ear. Over the years, It have increased to an extent of her falling instantaneously and then being okay immediately. We have shown to doctors and had tests which proves that it ain t related to heart and brain. One of the ENTs, we referred to previously...
2 1 Thu, 3 Oct 2024
My granddaughter that is 23 months old fell and hit her forehead on the edge of a glass TV stand. A goose egg popped up and a tiny invention is right in the center it turned bluish in color. Pupils are round and reactive to light. She it is time for her nap should I let her sleep?
2 1 Thu, 3 Oct 2024
My Peruvian grandmother is 87 years old with Parkinson s disease. Due to injuries to her foot and hand she is bed-ridden. My wife says the patient has been constipated, on numerous occasions, for more than 15 days. The doctors here (in Perú) give natural fiber laxatives but doesnt help. Is it...
2 1 Thu, 3 Oct 2024
I m 77 age female and live alone. I still weedeat many flowerbeds and property along the lake. I get tired but no pain. I mow my on yard, plant a veg garden & shrubs, use an electric chainsaw, dance much and always active. All my friends are younger and less active yet tell me I shouldnt be doing...
2 1 Thu, 3 Oct 2024
My 85 year old mother fell last November and had a chest Xray and Ct Scan. In mid March, she had a mamogram and dexascan. She now has a script for an Xray (several views) of her back and left hip due to pain. She is scheduled for her follow Ct Scan on April 11th. We are concerned about all of the...
2 1 Wed, 3 Jul 2024
Hi pls help me to understand my grandparent s xray result. Thank you for your prompt response in advance. Female, 67 xray procedure: chest Report: Fibrohazed densities are seen in both upper lobes Heart is enlarged Aorta is tortuous Diaphragms and sulci are intact Impression Bilateral upper lobe...
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