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Suggest Remedies For Upset Stomach, Low Appetite And Lack Of Concentration
My husband had an upset stomach yesterday. He had a couple of bread sticks and water all day. Today he had breakfast but has not been hungry. He ate a quarter sandwich this evening. He has slept all day, He seems distracted and unable to concentrate and keeps dropping things. He walks stiffly and says while he does not hurt anywhere his muscles feel stiff. He normally eats very well. He got up for about an hour and is back to sleep. All this is very unusual behavior and I am concerned. He has COPD and is taking his medications but is still very short of breath today. He also has a pacemaker.
Wed, 2 Jan 2019
Hi,
The causes for his symptoms could be dehydration with loss of electrolyte balance &deficient nutrition due to fasting. History of COPD & pacemaker also indicate also indicate either breathing trouble or heart problem to be affected in the situation.
Please consult a physician for physical examination & needful investigations followed by cause specific treatment. Till them supplement with ORS water (boiled) to avoid dehydration. Give him nourishing liquid diet with salt & sugar to get enough energy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
The causes for his symptoms could be dehydration with loss of electrolyte balance &deficient nutrition due to fasting. History of COPD & pacemaker also indicate also indicate either breathing trouble or heart problem to be affected in the situation.
Please consult a physician for physical examination & needful investigations followed by cause specific treatment. Till them supplement with ORS water (boiled) to avoid dehydration. Give him nourishing liquid diet with salt & sugar to get enough energy.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale,
General & Family Physician
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