I understand that a high WCC and High C Reactive Protein level in conjunction with an oral temperature of 37.8C or above can (but need not) be suggestive of an infection. However, I have been told... View answer

I am 84 years old man. I think I have moderate signs of dehydration . I have had this condition before a couple of years ago. I went to the emergency room at that time and they put me in the hospital ... View answer

Is vaginal discharge common in the elderly? ... View answer

vaginal bleeding day of memorial service Constipation Nausea and vomiting Signs of shock Now unexplained weight loss - is at home but now requires constant family care ... View answer

My mpther is eighty five years old. For a number of weeks about three to four she has been ... tried to no avail. Three days ago she went unconscious at home an ambulance was called she had a cardiac ... View answer

My husband is a 51 year old with pneumonia shingles and an abcessed tooth. He has asthma COPD and sleep apnea. He is on antibiotics and antiviral mess but feels so bad that he says he s... View answer

blood in blob. He also did ultrasound and found no problems with ovaries but lining of uterus is thicker. I am home waiting can not sleep believe I am dying from cancer and very afraid. I am over weight . 6 ... View answer

Why are there signs of confusion associated with uti s in the elderly? 96 year old aunt was delusional and extremely agitated while in hospital 3 months ago and it is starting all over again with a ... View answer

qestions from a doctors view. Many thanks! 1. What is heat stress/heat stroke? 2. What are the signs of it? 3. What advice or procedures would you recommend to the elderly to prevent heat  strokes... View answer

she starts her dying process she will stay home, I live with her; right now she is having chest ...my grandmother is 92, alert/oriented x3, frail, has heart disease, we were in ER this past sunday ... View answer