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Question: Thank you Dr XXXXXXX As you may know, I am already 87. There is one concern:
left leg and FOOT: numbness Come out of bed a.m. If I drink 2 cups of water before
sleep...., I risk getting up to toilet more than once. Other solution? Blood Pressure:
NOW, midnight, Sat. Mar 28: 122 / 77 / 60 The average in the day 154 / 79 / 58.
Your patient, Wim
left leg and FOOT: numbness Come out of bed a.m. If I drink 2 cups of water before
sleep...., I risk getting up to toilet more than once. Other solution? Blood Pressure:
NOW, midnight, Sat. Mar 28: 122 / 77 / 60 The average in the day 154 / 79 / 58.
Your patient, Wim
Brief Answer:
Peripheral neuropathy may be a cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Possibility of peripheral neuropathy and vascular occlusive disease where the blood supply to the limb is reduced must be considered. Both of these are age related problems and common among people above 70.
An arterial Doppler scan is required to assess the blood supply to the limbs.
You can take vitaminB supplements which will improve the general health of neurones.
Blood pressure has to be maintained below 130.
Bladder disturbances are also common at this age and bed time fluid intake must be restricted.
Thanks
Peripheral neuropathy may be a cause.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Possibility of peripheral neuropathy and vascular occlusive disease where the blood supply to the limb is reduced must be considered. Both of these are age related problems and common among people above 70.
An arterial Doppler scan is required to assess the blood supply to the limbs.
You can take vitaminB supplements which will improve the general health of neurones.
Blood pressure has to be maintained below 130.
Bladder disturbances are also common at this age and bed time fluid intake must be restricted.
Thanks
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