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Suggest Precautions For Chest Pain In Diabetic Elders

Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here...My father is facing pain in chest . He is 60 years old. He is continuously smoking . He is also suffering from Diabetics. Kindly guide me what precaution as a son I should take to keep him healthy.
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
To keep him healthy, you should follow these steps.
1. First of quit his smoking. This is the most important step for your father's good life.
2. Strict control of diabetes should be done.
3. Consult cardiologist regularly (once a year) and get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test).
If you follow these steps, he will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.
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Suggest Precautions For Chest Pain In Diabetic Elders

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. To keep him healthy, you should follow these steps. 1. First of quit his smoking. This is the most important step for your father s good life. 2. Strict control of diabetes should be done. 3. Consult cardiologist regularly (once a year) and get done ecg, 2d echo and stress test (trade mill test). If you follow these steps, he will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your father. Thanks.