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How do I take care of my old mother without losing my cool?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 48 years old and taking care of my senior mother who is aged 90 years now. My father died nine years ago. I managed her house so she could live there with my sister. I drove there every two weeks and could not do it anymore due to many issues. My mother moved in here two years ago. A ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. I see that you support her in whatever she needs. Due to her stubborn attitude, the caregiver's burden increases as the day passes. Although, calling a counselor is the best option. I would suggest a few simple pieces of a... Read Full »
How to convince my 80-year-old father to take medicines for his depression?
Query: Hello doctor, My father is 80 years old. He is a diabetic and hypertensive, both under control. He has mitral valve regurgitation and is on heart, diabetes, and blood pressure medicines. A couple of years ago, his brother passed away, and since then, his mental and physical health has been deterior... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. At 80, any significant life event or loss can cause depression in many individuals. As he has diabetes, hypertension, and MR, the tablet Escitalopram must be avoided due to its risk of cardiac side effects. Tablet Sertraline would be the d... Read Full »
Kindly help me know the quality of life after a tracheostomy for my 77-year-old father.
Query: Hello doctor, My 77-year-old father is in intensive care unit (ICU), and he is advised for a tracheostomy procedure. Kindly help me know the quality of life and survival rate after this procedure. Thanks. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thanks for your query. Tracheostomy is needed if a patient has difficulty in weaning with a ventilator. However, the quality of life after the ventilator depends upon the hygienic care during suction and tube change. A need for tracheostomy depends upon the patient's ... Read Full »
Will there be an increase in sugar level on aging in non-diabetic individuals?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 72-year-old female of height 5 ft 5 inches and weight 94.80 Ibs. I am healthy, active in sports, work, etc. My fasting sugar usually is 4.3 to 4.8. Lately, for about three months, my fasting sugar is 5.3 to 5.6. I feel good. I had low iron, but with vitamins and iron feel good. I a... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your blood sugars are still in the normal range. I understand that your worry is that it has increased. I presume that other factors like diet and exercise have not changed. If you have been taking more sugars, you need to reduce them. As you know, Insulin is produced b... Read Full »
When should we start IV fluids in patients?
Query: Hi doctor, The patient is an 82-year-old female. Her BP is normal. She had a fever in the last four days, not at present, and not taking food for the past two days. She is fragile, bedridden, and not taking pills. She only takes four to five spoons of juice. COVID test is not done yet. Please help. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As for your history is concerned, if her vitals are stable, you can encourage oral fluids. We need to see her general condition, whether conscious or oriented to time, place, or person. If she is conscious and able to talk, you can encourage her orally and ask her to eat.... Read Full »
Is chemotherapy a good treatment option for cancer in elderly?
Query: Hello doctor, My aunt, around 70 years old with a history of asthma, underwent gallbladder surgery two years ago. After the surgery, she was diagnosed with cancer. They consulted a doctor, and he advised chemotherapy as a treatment option. But her family members refused to proceed with the treatment... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have reviewed your query and the reports you provided (attachments removed to protect the patient’s identity). Before answering your questions, I would like to point out the inconsistency in the reports, and I would like to get them re-checked. The first abdomen ... Read Full »
Are painful and swollen legs common in old age?
Query: Hi doctor, My 84-year-old wife is mildly diabetic and is under medications with Metformin 850 mg twice daily, Losartan 50 mg once daily, Thyroxin 88 mcg once daily, Statin 10 mg once daily, and multivitamins. Her recent blood test showed low hemoglobin and iron, and she started to take Folvite 5 mg... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for writing, and I understand your concern. I got the picture (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) of legs, and there is swelling and discoloration. Most probably, this is due to uncontrolled glucose. Other reasons for such discoloration and ... Read Full »