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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...
2 1 Mon, 3 Jun 2024
Hi! I have a grandmother who is 85 years old. She suffered a stroke last year and since then she is bedridden, cannot walk, cannot talk, cannot move her hands. She can only take water milk and meds thru PEG feeding tube. These past few months she got a low blood (range: 80 to 100) Her doctor...
2 1 Tue, 2 Apr 2024
Hello sir, my mother is 60 years old. She has been suffering from retinitis pigmentosa for last 30 years. She has been gradually loosing her vision and is eventually now almost blind. Because of this, my mother is going through depression. Please help us sir.
2 1 Mon, 23 Oct 2023
I have slight stomach pain and bloating. Taken Ornoff for 3 days and also secnil forte one dose. Stomach is clear and no constipation. Can I now try Meftal Spas and Buscopan on a need basis and doses of both. Please advise. Am 70 years and take diabetic medicines. But all under control.
2 1 Fri, 29 Sep 2023
Saturday your clinic is closed? I want to to bring my father for check up. H a month before he got cold, he took some KADHA now his coughing problems stopped but he became too weak and his food is also reduced too much. Not ready to eat anything. Any tonic you can suggest?
2 1 Sat, 26 Nov 2022
I am female,age 71.I had a kink by the wing in my back yesterday,but I did seem to stretch it out.I woke up an hour ago w/ the same pain,but now it is around my entire side and very intense around right breast.I have taken 2 ibuprofen and 1 aspirin .No relief at all,so far.
2 1 Thu, 24 Nov 2022
Hello, an elderly 88 year old man with extreme pain in his wrist and hand, swollen , very hot to the touch and very red. Have ruled out fracture, unless it is possible to have a spontaneous fracture in the wrist. Gout? He has no history of RA. Claims he did not injure it in any way. Woke up and...
2 1 Wed, 2 Nov 2022
Suffering form mctd diseases . Now anemia. Black stool. Age 40 but like 70 years weight 30kg from 60kg. Govt nurse Hand become blue in water. Can t bath regular basis. Can t join duty can t seat server from last 4 years and can t any work home and office last 8 months all Multi organ distinction.
2 1 Wed, 2 Nov 2022
I have an 83yr old companion of my 90 plus father who has recently received a compression fracture. Hospital advisors suggest home therapy of standing to do dishes or laundry folding for short periods. But other than going to the bathroom walk, she does nothing. I m looking for suggestions. Med...
2 1 Wed, 2 Nov 2022
What is prognosis life expectancy for systemic schleraderma - currently arthritis, lungs, stomach, esophagas, intestines skin texture multiple malignancies removed from face. Diagnosis 15 years ago, now age 70 with 10 specialists and 13 prescriptions,
3 2 Wed, 2 Nov 2022
My B/P today has been 201/98 at 8:30 am with a fasting blood sugar of 125. Took Carvedilol 25 mg and Losartan 100 mg. Ate. At 1:pm, B/P is 205/102. sugar dropped to 66 (OJ/food then), Now, at 3:pm, B/P is 198/97. Should I take Lasix 40 mg or more B/P med? I am a 75 y/o woman.
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