Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Low Appetite In An Elderly Person With Multiple Sclerosis?

My aunt is 84 she has had MS for 40+yrs shes not mobil has a catheter and colostomy she curently is taking meds for uti my problen is she is not eating has only had ensures for past 3 days now tonight she refuses to drink also does she need to go to er?
Mon, 1 Jun 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello and welcome to HCM,

Yes, it sounds like she might need to go in. Given her age and the UTI in addition to her other problems, she needs to stay well hydrated.

In older people with UTIs, there is also the risk of urosepsis which can result in feeling ill, nausea and poor appetite, and sometimes confusion. Also, she may be having decreased appetite or nausea from the meds for the UTI.

If she seems to be drinking less and urinating less, or her urine is becoming more concentrated, she may need to be evaluated and treated for dehydration and for complications of the UTI.

So yes, take her in to be seen.

I hope this information helps.
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Low Appetite In An Elderly Person With Multiple Sclerosis?

Hello and welcome to HCM, Yes, it sounds like she might need to go in. Given her age and the UTI in addition to her other problems, she needs to stay well hydrated. In older people with UTIs, there is also the risk of urosepsis which can result in feeling ill, nausea and poor appetite, and sometimes confusion. Also, she may be having decreased appetite or nausea from the meds for the UTI. If she seems to be drinking less and urinating less, or her urine is becoming more concentrated, she may need to be evaluated and treated for dehydration and for complications of the UTI. So yes, take her in to be seen. I hope this information helps.