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What Causes Lack Of Appetite In An Elderly Person?
Question: My 95 year old mother is experiencing lack of appetite, thickness of tongue and perspiring. Her overall health is generally good. No diarrhea, maybe a little nausea. What do you recommend? Thank you.
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Brief Answer:
Anemia and nutritional deficit
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your question on HCM
I do understand your concern
With such a presentation in my clinic, I would first ruled out anemia and nutritional deficit and to confirm it she need a physical examination and a complete blood count with differential to confirm it. If confirmed she can be given iron supplements, and vitamin B 12 as injections and take a multivitamin regularly at bed time.
Hope that helps
Anemia and nutritional deficit
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for your question on HCM
I do understand your concern
With such a presentation in my clinic, I would first ruled out anemia and nutritional deficit and to confirm it she need a physical examination and a complete blood count with differential to confirm it. If confirmed she can be given iron supplements, and vitamin B 12 as injections and take a multivitamin regularly at bed time.
Hope that helps
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