Medical Advice on "Geriatrics"

What steps can be taken to support cognitive health with age?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. As we age, our bodies and health needs change, and it is essential to prioritize certain health considerations to promote well-being and prevent age-related diseases. Here are some key health considerations for individ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Vandana Andrews

What drugs can treat my mother's stomach and waist pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through the provided details and treatment prescriptions from various doctors. (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Although it will not be possible for me to comment on whether the treatment ...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar

How to overcome vitamin D, B12, and C deficiency in a 92-year-old ?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. These are expected symptoms at this age, she is doing much better than her peer groups. She should take multivitamins, vitamin D, vitamin B12, and vitamin C supplements. She should do da...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Gulati

Can Carbidopa-Levodopa increase hallucinations?

Thanks for using Icliniq. I do not understand what you mean by 'I made a mistake'. You are right in saying that carbidopa and levodopa combination may precipitate psychosis but it does not mean that it occurs in all. I also like to tell you that stud...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar

What is cauterized tumor?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Hope this report finds you in good health. Based on your query, my opinion is as follows: In the report (attachment removed to protect patient identity), there is no mention of an encapsulation. Usually in classical papill...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Prakash. H. M.

Is my mother's medication change linked to her recent mental state fluctuations?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and understand your concern. The confusion your mother is experiencing may be linked to reduced blood supply, particularly to the brain, considering her heart issues. Reduced blood supply to the bra...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Arun Kaushik. R

Please suggest medicines for anxiety, depression, and anger, without any sexual side effects.

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems that you are taking too many antidepressants, like Panazep 25 (Paroxetine) and Bupron 150 (Buproprion). Panazep has the side effect of reduced libido and erectile dysfunction when taken over a longer period....  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Bharat Udey

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 aging. I do not know about her cognition an...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Soni Ravi Mukundkumar

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 an upper respiratory tract infection. This needs to be di...  View thread »

Answered by Dr. Ashok Kumar