My husband is 71, Caucasian, has very high blood pressure, shortness of breath just from bending over or doing the slightest thing. Breathes very hard when lying on his back in bed and stops breathing often for few seconds.
Last couple of years he has small round bloody spots mostly on lower legs ( 2-3 at a time )and recently showing on upper arms.
He will NOT go to the doctor! What could these sores be?
Also, he has developed advanced gum disease. Bleeding gums for last five years and now gums look very dark and teeth are being pushed down. He pulled a lower tooth because it was completely lying down over his lip. He was single until 62 years of age and ate high fat diet. Has been taking 2 hour walks but returns looking very tired. Today, he said had trouble during his walk and had to slow down, he looked tired, and concerned. He also believes the more he eats the better it is for his health! He has become impotent and twice had severe pain in his abdomen. Although he has been covering himself, I happened to notice when he stood in front of the mirror in his bathroom, that his penis is very dark and looked leathery? I am afraid he may have cancer? He will never go to doctor even though I have been after him for years! - - Doctor, thank you for any info you can give me.