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Can nicotine addiction be fixed?
Yes, you have to find a nicotine cessation center. Or your physician can refer you.
Should I see a doctor for anxiety?
Yes a psychologist or psychiatrist , your PCP can refer.
What is the most successful way to treat anxiety?
Yoga & meditation daily.
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.
What type of therapy is good for drug addiction?
He or she should be sent to one of drug rehab centers.
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 READ MORE
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
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
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 READ MORE
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.
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.
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, READ MORE
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.
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. READ MORE
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.
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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 READ MORE
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.
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 READ MORE
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.
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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.
is Quetiapine known to make one drowsy?
Yes, it can cause drowsiness.
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.
At what age does Parkinson's disease typically present itself?
It can start anytime after the age of 40. He should see a neurologist.
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.
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, READ MORE
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.
