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What Causes Excessive Sleeping Post A Mastectomy?
Question: My mother in law had a mastectomy about a year ago, followed up with Radiation and Chemo where ten of her lymph nodes were cancerous and removed. Now she has developed a rash on the same side and she tends to sleep a lot, which could be depression. Have you any answers regarding the rash, which looks like a birth mark? My concern is possible IBC.
Thank you,
XXXXXXX xxxxx
Thank you,
XXXXXXX xxxxx
Brief Answer:
Dermatologist and psychologist counselling, Lifestyle changes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear XXXXXXX
Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic.
I have gone through your query.
I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options.
1. I really appreciate your concern about your mother in law.
2.For her rash she needs to consult dermatologist, he might prescribe her anti allergic medicines; he will be a right person to differentiate it from birthmark.
3.One needs to find cause of her sleepiness, need to rule out hypothyroidism by doing thyroid function tests; then only a psychological counselling can be considered.
4. I will suggest her to indulge in a healthy diet and regular exercise regime.Have plenty of fruits, salads, vegetables in the diet.Dink 8 to 10 glasses of water every day. Please avoid deep fried foods, bakery products and refined sugars.
I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
Wish you good health.
With regards
Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar
Dermatologist and psychologist counselling, Lifestyle changes.
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Dear XXXXXXX
Dr. Purushottam welcomes you to HCM virtual clinic.
I have gone through your query.
I think I have understood your concern, I will try to suggest you the best possible treatment options.
1. I really appreciate your concern about your mother in law.
2.For her rash she needs to consult dermatologist, he might prescribe her anti allergic medicines; he will be a right person to differentiate it from birthmark.
3.One needs to find cause of her sleepiness, need to rule out hypothyroidism by doing thyroid function tests; then only a psychological counselling can be considered.
4. I will suggest her to indulge in a healthy diet and regular exercise regime.Have plenty of fruits, salads, vegetables in the diet.Dink 8 to 10 glasses of water every day. Please avoid deep fried foods, bakery products and refined sugars.
I hope my answer helps you.
Thanks.
Wish you good health.
With regards
Dr Purushottam Neurgaonkar
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