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Suggest Treatment For Severe Abdominal Pain In An Elderly Person
My 80 year old Mom is in a lot of pain today. Her legs hurt a lot, her stomach hurts and yesterday the Dr gave her meds for a bladder or kidney infection. She has had 3 doses but can t eat or doesn t feel like it. She is drinking water and I made her some broth and tried to get her to eat a couple crackers. I am really worried about the leg issue, she has not felt well for 2 weeks.
Mon, 31 Dec 2018
Hi,
Based on the history you have shared, she may need more potent analgesics but also with kidney safety. OTC analgesic like Acetaminophen or nerve pain suppressants like Gabapentin. X-ray lumbar spine may be needed and orthopedician or neurosurgeon review is recommended.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing her a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
Based on the history you have shared, she may need more potent analgesics but also with kidney safety. OTC analgesic like Acetaminophen or nerve pain suppressants like Gabapentin. X-ray lumbar spine may be needed and orthopedician or neurosurgeon review is recommended.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Wishing her a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr. Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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