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What Causes Degenerative Changes In Spine Of A Person With Diabetic Ketoacidosis?

Posted on Mon, 29 Jun 2015

Question: My moms(type 2 diabetic 15 yrs of medication) was admitted in hospital for diabetic ketoacidosis with sinus tachy . They suggested for ct for abdominal obstruction, but reports looks normal and saw degerative changes in the spine and atherosclerosis changes are seen in the aorta? , I understand degerative could be due to OA in the right knee..

What it means, is she have heart disease

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Teli (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
she does not have heart disease

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr XXXXXXX I am Dr.Teli, MD.
I have gone through your query.in this case your mother does not have heart disease.sinus Tachycardia means increased heart rate which in her case was due to ketoacidosis.I also understand your concern about atherosclerosis of aorta.Actually it means age related thickening of wall of aorta with fat deposition.usually it is not serious condition.
If there are additional heart reports like echo ,you may please share here on follow up,I would be glad to reply.
My best wishes for her recovery.
I hope this satisfies your query
Dr.Rajesh Teli,MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Neel Kudchadkar

Follow up: Dr. Rajesh Teli (31 hours later)

Dont have the ECG reports of it. But I saw normal ECG as feedback. MY mom is fine and excellent and doing good. But only worry is she is on insulin for thrice a day (actrapid + Insulard(Combination in night only).

Thanks for you wishes
There is herb Called, DANSHEN from TCM Clears the plague by medicines, Can it be taken?

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Teli (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
please avoid any alternative medicine

Detailed Answer:
Hello mr XXXXXXX I would Like to inform you that no medicine is free of side effects,even food! Main advantage of allopathic medicine is our knowledge of side effects.There may be interaction of 2 different drugs and may harm the patient.so I request you not to use this herb.Also mother has no significant heart disease or blocks.
My best wishes
Dr.Rajesh Teli,MD

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Rajesh Teli (33 minutes later)

Okay Doctor, thanks wil not use this.

I am closing the ticket with a clear understanding.
Thanks

XXXX XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Rajesh Teli (4 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
my best wishes

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX ,Thanks for using HCM. Please close this discussion if you have no more questions.

Dr.Rajesh Teli,MD

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad