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My Mother In Law Has Been Experiencing Dizziness The Last
Question: My mother in law has been experiencing dizziness the last couple of days and now she is telling me that she has a metallic taste in her mouth. She does have Type 2 diabetes and heart problems. She does have a pacemaker and defibrillator. What do you suggest I do because she doesn't want to go to the ER willingly?
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
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Regarding your concern, I would explain that her symptoms could be related to peripheral neuropathy.
Nevertheless, I would recommend checking her blood electrolytes, her blood pressure values and her iron plasma levels for possible deficiency.
Nerve conduction studies may be needed.
I don't think that this is an emergency, but consulting with her doctor for a physical exam and performing the above tests is necessary.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello !
Welcome to Ask a Doctor service!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that her symptoms could be related to peripheral neuropathy.
Nevertheless, I would recommend checking her blood electrolytes, her blood pressure values and her iron plasma levels for possible deficiency.
Nerve conduction studies may be needed.
I don't think that this is an emergency, but consulting with her doctor for a physical exam and performing the above tests is necessary.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr.Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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