Suggest Treatment For Weak Hands, High Blood Pressure, Swelling Around The Ankles, And Fatigue

Posted on Sat, 7 Jul 2018

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Question : i have an 88 yr old mother inlaw who is having symtons weak hands high blood pressure swelling around her ankles also has had uti and fatigue that has come on rather slowly. she can not turn a key in a lock or open a jar needs to be held walking an incline . she has always made quilts this is not normal for her in any way . two weeks have gone by and she get tt is bull, we know her go out with her she has been driving going to the y for water exersizes . this came on sort of slowly over maybe amonth or so can you give us some direction to go in . i want to bring her there to is a real dr. thanks for your help.

Answered by Dr. Bhanu Partap (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I would like to know more about her medical history, kindly let me know:

1. Any other medical illness like Hypertension or Diabetes
2. Since when ankles are swollen
3. Is she experiencing any breathlessness or chest discomfort kind of symptoms
4. Has she ever been to any Neurologist for hand weakness
5. Has she got any blood tests, if Yes then kindly attach the reports, if not then kindly get the following tests done:

- CBC
- LFT
- KFT
- Serum Electrolytes
- ECG
- Echocardiography

Kindly revert back with required details so that I can guide you properly.

Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap

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