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Question: Hello, my 81 yr old father lost his wife 5 months ago and is depressed. He is a diabetic, now sedentary, and smokes. He has complained of feeling dizzy and tired. During the holidays he had a bout of nausea, vomiting, was clammy, and complained of a headache for about 3 - 4 days. He says it was stomach flu and refused to go to the doctor. Could this be related to his heart more than gastro? Could it be symptoms of his antdepressant? He isnt eating right either, mostly lunch meat sandwiches.
Brief Answer:
Symptoms are more like a stomach flu
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your father's symptoms and they are more suggestive of a stomach flu.
I would like to reassure you that they do not suggest a heart disease.
In addition, he still seems depressed and antidepressants should be continued. May be the dose of antidepressant needs to be adjusted after psychiatrist's review.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Symptoms are more like a stomach flu
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your father's symptoms and they are more suggestive of a stomach flu.
I would like to reassure you that they do not suggest a heart disease.
In addition, he still seems depressed and antidepressants should be continued. May be the dose of antidepressant needs to be adjusted after psychiatrist's review.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
Click on this link to ask me a DIRECT QUERY: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My BLOG: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.in
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