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Question: Back in 2009 I had taken my husband to our primary care dr.She immediately said he had to be admitted because he had one day of life in him,so besides the pnumonia.he had COPD AND EMPHYXEMA.They also noticed a thyroid problem.He aws transporten to University hospital know known as Florida Hospital.He was under BLUE Cross blue shield at the time.He was out of town in West VA JUST RETURNRNED YESTERDAY WHERE THE NIGHTS WERE COOL.He immediately experienced the symptoms he had back in 2009.Fever chills no appetite,After he turned 65 in March.He know has medicaire parts A AND B What do you suggest I do tonight// I'M so stresssed he needs bloodwork done also has a lump on his head??Our immediately family is deceased what do you suggest I do??? I AM TOTALLY STRESSED OUT,PLEASE RESPOND ASAP.WE would prefer ST. joseph's hospital here in XXXXXXX
Brief Answer:
Possible pneumonia,send him to ER if getting worse
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through the medical history of your husband and understood your concern.
1. Having fever, chills, no appetite, are suggestive of possible flu or viral infection.
If his problems with breathing are getting worse, and the fever is not getting down, then, pneumonia is suspected. Should go to ER for immediate medical assistance.
Give him OTC antipyretic like ibuprofen or mephenamic acid. Please give also regularly the meds he might Have been prescribed for the breathing problems.
2. Do not worry for the loss of appetite, that is due to flu. He will regain the appetite after getting better. Encourage to have soups, fruit juice, etc.
3. With regards to the lump in his head, can you please specify where? is it hard or soft? movable or not? painful when touching?
4. If you see that his health condition is aggravating, then send him to the nearest ER, including the one you prefer.
Hope it was of help.
Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Sejdini
Possible pneumonia,send him to ER if getting worse
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through the medical history of your husband and understood your concern.
1. Having fever, chills, no appetite, are suggestive of possible flu or viral infection.
If his problems with breathing are getting worse, and the fever is not getting down, then, pneumonia is suspected. Should go to ER for immediate medical assistance.
Give him OTC antipyretic like ibuprofen or mephenamic acid. Please give also regularly the meds he might Have been prescribed for the breathing problems.
2. Do not worry for the loss of appetite, that is due to flu. He will regain the appetite after getting better. Encourage to have soups, fruit juice, etc.
3. With regards to the lump in his head, can you please specify where? is it hard or soft? movable or not? painful when touching?
4. If you see that his health condition is aggravating, then send him to the nearest ER, including the one you prefer.
Hope it was of help.
Wish fast recovery.
Dr.Sejdini
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