Suffering From Diffuse Scelorderma. Have Problem In Swallowing. How To Improve The Situation?

Posted on Wed, 24 Oct 2012

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Question : hi
my mother has diffuse scelorderma, from last 7 years. and now at bed on oxygen, not eating n drinking anything from last 6 days, blood samples has showed jaundice. having problem in swallowing food n water too.
please suggest me how we can improve her food pipe syndrome?

Answered by Dr. Rajiv K Khandelwal (6 hours later)

Hi,

Thank you for your query. I can understand your mother's condition.

Since your mother is suffering from scleroderma and not eating or drinking for the past 6 days she must be dehydrated. Jaundice is only one part of it. I suggest that you consult your doctor and get her hospitalized so that she is re-hydrated and investigated for the problem in her food pipe. She may require an endoscopic examination to know the exact condition of the food pipe.

I hope I have answered your query to your satisfaction. Please feel free to revert back for any clarifications or share further information on this problem.

Wishing your mother all the best...

Regards,

RKK

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar