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Suggest Treatment For Severe Body Itching In An Elderly Person
Question: My mom is 79 yo and has chf with EF of less than %18. Recently they put a pacer and icd her breathing but recently she is suffering from intense itching. Why?
The itching is so intense that makes her sleepless at night
The itching is so intense that makes her sleepless at night
Brief Answer:
Needs cardiosurgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible loose wire or contact of wire with skin.
This often happens in the cases of icd.
You will need to meet the cardiosurgeon.
They will have to reconnect or reposition the machine.
Unfortunately, there is no medicine for this.
I have assumed that the operation site is clear and there is no infection.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
Needs cardiosurgeon
Detailed Answer:
Hi
I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your message.
I think I can help you.
The symptoms of the query are quite suggestive of a possible loose wire or contact of wire with skin.
This often happens in the cases of icd.
You will need to meet the cardiosurgeon.
They will have to reconnect or reposition the machine.
Unfortunately, there is no medicine for this.
I have assumed that the operation site is clear and there is no infection.
I have tried to make it as simple as possible. I hope that the information contained in this message will be able to help you find the best solution for your problem. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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