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Dr. Farzana Ajmal, MD
- Germantown, MD
- King Edward Medical University
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What types of medications are used to manage bipolar disorder?
Mood stabilizers and some times depression and anxiety medications in combo
My mom has lost about 35 lb in the last 3 months. Is it normal?
Weight loss is not normal, especially this much. Must be investigated.
My father has severe dry skin around his feet. What can I apply?
It is called xerosis. Apply moisturizer live aveeno or even simple Vaseline works. Apply twice a day.
Should my mother continue her metformin?
Let her primary care check her levels to make that decision. But low sugars are dangerous as they can cause falls in the elderly.
How can I manage my father's depression?
Go to a Geritian and have him tested and screened for depression
Can diabetes be cured in old age?
He might have lost weight and needs medication adjustment
Can we try home remedies for my father's constipation problem?
You can try prune juice
When should I move my mother to Geriatric care from her specialty doctor?
Diabetes and hypertension can be managed by a geriatric doctor also
Is forgetfulness in seniors normal?
No, it is not normal. Needs a detail check-up.
My mother is 80 years old and has severe constipation. Can we try home enema?
Just start giving her lukewarm prune juice two times a day, half a cup.
Why do falls happen often in elderly people?
Fall can be because of multiple reasons:
-Bp change
-Low or high bp
-Parkinson’s diseases
-Mini stroke called TI A
-Bp change
-Low or high bp
-Parkinson’s diseases
-Mini stroke called TI A
My mother has Alzheimer's disease. How can I prevent it from progressing quickly?
If she can see a geriatric trained doctor, she can start a medicine which will slow the disease.
My father is undergoing severe depression after my mom passed away. How can we help him?
It is difficult for men especially to lose a spouse. He should be started on some anti-depressant. Also, talking with him about your mom will also help him. Strong family support READ MORE
It is difficult for men especially to lose a spouse. He should be started on some anti-depressant. Also, talking with him about your mom will also help him. Strong family support also helps.
My mother has been constantly losing weight. Should we be concerned?
Any body losing weight should have a complete check up
is Quetiapine known to make one drowsy?
Yes, people can feel drowsy. So, take it at night or talk to the provider to reduce the dose.
Is it common for the elderly to get agitated quickly or does this need medical attention?
With elderly two things to keep in mind:
First if they are sick sometimes they have no temperature or other signs but Neibour changes can be noted.
Second any small change READ MORE
With elderly two things to keep in mind:
First if they are sick sometimes they have no temperature or other signs but Neibour changes can be noted.
Second any small change in there environment effects them a lot.
First if they are sick sometimes they have no temperature or other signs but Neibour changes can be noted.
Second any small change in there environment effects them a lot.
Weight loss in an older person
Weight loss has to be compared. It is individual based. Depends on individual BMI. If she was overweight than if less eating brings her BMI to normal range, then no supplement READ MORE
Weight loss has to be compared. It is individual based. Depends on individual BMI. If she was overweight than if less eating brings her BMI to normal range, then no supplement is needed. However, rule out depression before anything else.
