Dr. Prem B Singla MD
Geriatrician | Geriatric Medicine
5901 Palisade Ave Hebrew Home At River Bronx NY, 10471About
Dr. Prem Singla practices Geriatric Medicine in Bronx, NY. Geriatricians prevent, manage, and develop care plans that address the special health problems of the elderly. Dr. Singla works as part of a team with other healthcare providers, to address the natural aging that goes on within the body and to manage multiple medical problems and ensure social support.
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Can nicotine addiction be fixed?
Yes, you have to find a nicotine cessation center. Or your physician can refer you. READ MORE
Are panic attacks serious?
Yes READ MORE
Should I see a doctor for anxiety?
Yes a psychologist or psychiatrist , your PCP can refer. READ MORE
What is the most successful way to treat anxiety?
Yoga & meditation daily. READ MORE
Is alcohol addiction permanent?
No. You can contact AAA ( alcohol anonymous) / alcohol rehab centers. They will be able to help you get off the addiction. READ MORE
What type of therapy is good for drug addiction?
He or she should be sent to one of drug rehab centers. READ MORE
What type of therapy is best for dementia?
Dementia can be of different types due to various reasons . Some dementias are reversible like the ones due to B12 def, depression, Thyroid disorders, TIAs etc. Irreversible dementias —most commonly Alzheimers, vascular dementias like stroke, other degenerative neurological diseases. When person has dementia—they have to undergo work up/tests to arrive at the cause of dementia. Depending on the cause there are treatments. Thank you READ MORE
How long is my uncle's life expectancy?
Hello High potassium level can cause arrhythmias and death, it can be treated temporarily with medication but without dialysis he will not survive, Life expectancy probably 2-6 months. READ MORE
Parkinson's disease?
The reasons for loss of appetite in this patient are constipation, Parkinson’s disease, possibly medications. His constipation needs to be treated with increased fluids, medications, enemas. He may need to be hospitalized for IV fluids, if he does not take fluids orally and treatment for constipation. READ MORE
I had a hernia surgery?
Sometimes it's normal to have a lump/swelling at the surgical site. It also depends on the surgical technique. It could be scar tissue or old blood which may or may not go away. As long as you feel fine, don’t have pain, tenderness, discharge at the site and you don’t have a fever, I would not worry about this. You can get a follow-up by the surgeon who did the surgery since you were seen by the nurse, not the surgeon himself. Prem Singla MD READ MORE
Heart palpitations?
Yes she should be tested. At least an ekg, possible holter, an echocardiogram. It could be due to medications. Her medications should be evaluated. Cutting down on caffeine is a good idea. Since she has episodes of not seeing, she may need carotid Doppler. READ MORE
How should I help my mother in hospice?
91 yo lady with sepsis on antibiotics and severe pain being treated with antibiotics and morphine, her prognosis as such is very poor. Her death is imminent without surgery. Her baseline history, advance directives, and her quality of life prior to this condition is unknown. There are 2 options: 1. Let her undergo surgery and accept the outcome, she may or may not survive the surgery. 2.Continue to control her pain so she is comfortable enough for the rest of her life. Prem Singla READ MORE
My mother has been constantly losing weight. Should we be concerned?
Yes, she does need to be checked. At least basic blood work, review of medications, thyroid tests, depression, dementia, etc. READ MORE
is Quetiapine known to make one drowsy?
Yes, it can cause drowsiness. READ MORE
Is it common for the elderly to get agitated quickly or does this need medical attention?
Yes, dementia, depressed can cause these symptoms. Also infection like urinary tract infection, new medication can contribute. READ MORE
At what age does Parkinson's disease typically present itself?
It can start anytime after the age of 40. He should see a neurologist. READ MORE
How can older people be treated for lack of sleep?
You can use melatonin 3 mg at night. May increase to 5 if no effect. READ MORE
My father has lost his appetite and sleeps odd hours. What is the problem?
He could be depressed. He should have baseline labs, CBC, cmp, thyroid function test, b12, folate levels, and a urine test to R/O infection. If the tests are negative or normal, he can be tried on an antidepressant. READ MORE
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