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What Causes Severe And Low Vision In Elderly?
Question: My query to DR vpyk XXXXXXX only.Mam my father 60 year old having severe and low vision what to do?please help
Brief Answer:
Probably Cataract,should be evaluated.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I understand your query and concern.
Your father s symptoms could be related Age related Senile cataract.
Get Fundoscopy and Slit lamp examination by consulting your Ophthalmologist.
Depending on the severity of cataract , Small incisional cataract surgery or phaco-emulsification can be done.
Avoid fatty food intake.
Also get his blood pressure and blood sugars monitored.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Probably Cataract,should be evaluated.
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
I understand your query and concern.
Your father s symptoms could be related Age related Senile cataract.
Get Fundoscopy and Slit lamp examination by consulting your Ophthalmologist.
Depending on the severity of cataract , Small incisional cataract surgery or phaco-emulsification can be done.
Avoid fatty food intake.
Also get his blood pressure and blood sugars monitored.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Mam sorry to disturb you again,Actually my father is having burning pain in the chest after taking food..please help
Brief Answer:
Probably Acute gastritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Welcome again,
It could be probably Acute Gastritis. However all chest pains have to be physically addressed by visiting the doctor.
I advise you to give him soft and bland food for now.
Avoid spicy and fried foods.
He can use Tab.Pantoprazole 40mg once daily before breakfast for one month.
NOTE:These drugs should be taken under strict medical prescription of your doctor.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
Probably Acute gastritis
Detailed Answer:
Hi Mam,
Welcome again,
It could be probably Acute Gastritis. However all chest pains have to be physically addressed by visiting the doctor.
I advise you to give him soft and bland food for now.
Avoid spicy and fried foods.
He can use Tab.Pantoprazole 40mg once daily before breakfast for one month.
NOTE:These drugs should be taken under strict medical prescription of your doctor.
Post your further queries if any,
Thank you.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Neel Kudchadkar
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