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Suggest Treatment For Weakness In An Elderly
My mother is 70 yrs old she has no other disease except high blood pressure. for which she takes pill daily. she is very weak doctor suggests her multivitamin and calcium tablets. once doctor gave some injections to cure weakness but all went in vein. pls suggest
Fri, 31 Oct 2014
Hi,
One of the most common causes of weakness in this age group is anemia. I suggest she sees her doctor for a full assessment to include blood work. Ensure she eats a healthy diet with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
One of the most common causes of weakness in this age group is anemia. I suggest she sees her doctor for a full assessment to include blood work. Ensure she eats a healthy diet with plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables.
Regards,
Dr K A Pottinger
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