Medical Advice on "Geriatrics"

Is Aripiprazole safe for my father who is 65 years old?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read through your query in detail. Please find my observations below. Medicines for mental health conditions should be taken under the strict supervision of the psychiatrist. As mentioned above, lithium toxicity ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vivek Chail

My grandmother is 98 years old and has head reeling often.What may be the possible reason?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is good to see your concern about your grandmother. But one thing you have to keep in mind always is that she belongs to a very fragile age group. Just like the young ones, old people also need special care. A mos...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharat Udey

My mother is restless, and has hallucinations and a small bump on her head. What to do?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. According to your explanation of the symptoms, it is more like delirium due to some underlying pathology. She is 82 years old, so already, her memory has been weakened due to ageing. I do not know about her cognition and...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Soni Ravi Mukundkumar

Under what circumstances is a PEG tube advised?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. My simple answer to your question is no, provided the risks of placing a PEG (percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy) tube are less than its benefits to a debilitated patient...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar

Can I continue the same medication for my rebound issues of intrusive thoughts and focusing problems?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and the problems encountered by you while discontinuing the medication. At the same time, I am happy to know that you are doing well in many domains with little medication and no problematic si...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar

Is surgery required for varicoceles?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. The report (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity) suggests that you have grade one varicocele. It is a very early stage and requires no interven...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arpit Varshney

Why does my mother-in-law refuse to walk even with help?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. If I am not wrong, I understand that she has some neurological issue for which she is on medicines. Also, she is elderly. These can explain the swinging of the neck. Lack of energy or strength in...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arun Kaushik. R

My father is experiencing hospital delirium after ankle surgery. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and saw the attachments (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). First of all, I like to inform you that serotonin syndrome occurs on the addition of new medication or increasing the dos...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar

What is your opinion about the lump that I have on my soft palate?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your query and attached images (attachment removed to protect patient identity), my opinion is as follows: If it is painful, I would have been a bit happy as inflammatory swellings are usually painful. As it is pr...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prakash H. M

Kindly suggest a medicine for my granny's throat pain.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concerns. First and foremost, I like to inform you that your grandmother is having some form of infection and most probably upper respiratory tract infection. This needs to be diagnose...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar