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How Can Severe Nausea And Extreme Chills In An Elderly Woman Be Treated?
Question: I have a 78yr old female(mom), complaining of severe nausea, and extreme chills. she might have a small fever but not much. skin is not clammy to the touch. i checked her blood pressure several times and averaged 143 over 72 with a pulse of 68. her dr is not in today but a anti nausea med zofran was called in. any suggestions?
Brief Answer:
Clinical examination needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
A detailed medical history and name of medicines that she might be taking for any other ailment, is needed.
After reading your post, it seems that your mother might be having a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
A clinical evaluation by your doctor will help in planning her medical management.
Some investigations may be helpful like :-
1. Urine examination (Routine/Microscopic and Culture/Sensitivity test).
2. Complete Blood Count (CBC).
3. General Blood Picture (GBP).
You can give her paracetamol 500 mg along with Omeprazole and Domperidone for relief from her symptoms.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
Clinical examination needed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
A detailed medical history and name of medicines that she might be taking for any other ailment, is needed.
After reading your post, it seems that your mother might be having a Urinary Tract Infection (UTI).
A clinical evaluation by your doctor will help in planning her medical management.
Some investigations may be helpful like :-
1. Urine examination (Routine/Microscopic and Culture/Sensitivity test).
2. Complete Blood Count (CBC).
3. General Blood Picture (GBP).
You can give her paracetamol 500 mg along with Omeprazole and Domperidone for relief from her symptoms.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
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Dr. Prasad
i entered meds earlier but will do so again. do not have full history but a few highlights- she had lymph nodes removed 4yrs ago, rheumatoid arthritis for 40 yrs, hysterectomy 30yrs ago. MEDS-folic acid, levothyroxine, metoprol suc e, duloxetine, levothroxin, tramodol, losartan, trazadone. will the meds u suggested need a Rx?
Brief Answer:
Get her clinically examined.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You should give the medicines prescribed in my earlier post for symptomatic relief. They can be easily available over the counter.
Clinical evaluation by her doctor will help in planning further medical management.
I hope this answers your query.
Thanks.
Get her clinically examined.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You should give the medicines prescribed in my earlier post for symptomatic relief. They can be easily available over the counter.
Clinical evaluation by her doctor will help in planning further medical management.
I hope this answers your query.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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