Question: My mother aged 85 is under medication & is being given following medicines:
Glizid M ( one tablet on alternate day)
Nitrest (Once daily after dinner)- started about 20 days back
She is bed ridden for last more than 3 years due to knee shrinkage.
We are using adult diapers for her but she tears it off after 2 to 3 hours. She keeps on calling in the night which results in our sleeplessness. This problem has aggravated in last one & a half month
Can you guide me?
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Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for writing in...
I understand how sad and frustrating it can be to see your mother in this state.
However, the current situation requires a lot of patience and hard work..
Also if she has been bed ridden for this long...almost 3 years... you have to watch out for bed sores or pressure sores.
If you find it difficult to manage the condition at home, try to get help like a home nurse who will also help in taking care of her.
Try to get a wheelchair for her ; since she cant walk....and take her out on the wheelchair everyday....(depending on the area you live) ...if it is a good complex with a lot of greenery and fresh air, she might enjoy it....
See if you can get a physiotherapist to come home and show her a couple of exercises...or help her to gradually be mobile.
Hope my answer was helpful to you .
Regards,
Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan
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Suggest Treatment For Knee Shrinkage
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi there.
Thanks for writing in...
I understand how sad and frustrating it can be to see your mother in this state.
However, the current situation requires a lot of patience and hard work..
Also if she has been bed ridden for this long...almost 3 years... you have to watch out for bed sores or pressure sores.
If you find it difficult to manage the condition at home, try to get help like a home nurse who will also help in taking care of her.
Try to get a wheelchair for her ; since she cant walk....and take her out on the wheelchair everyday....(depending on the area you live) ...if it is a good complex with a lot of greenery and fresh air, she might enjoy it....
See if you can get a physiotherapist to come home and show her a couple of exercises...or help her to gradually be mobile.
Hope my answer was helpful to you .
Regards,
Dr. Divya Kuttikrishnan