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What Causes Intermittent Burning Sensation In An Elderly Patient Having Medtronic PM?
my father has had a PM (Medtronic) for 3years (he is 90 years old)
It pulses 90 persent of the time
Other than feeling it is more prominent (PM clinic says all OK) he has had no problems
However for the past 2 months he complains of a burning sensation off and on
No redness or swelling at site.No other symptoms at the same time
Should I be concerned
It pulses 90 persent of the time
Other than feeling it is more prominent (PM clinic says all OK) he has had no problems
However for the past 2 months he complains of a burning sensation off and on
No redness or swelling at site.No other symptoms at the same time
Should I be concerned
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Hi,
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. No, pacemaker without swelling or irritation at site are not known to cause it.
2. Possible gastritis due to medications and stress. Take proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole with domperidone.
3. Additionally vit B12 therapy to treat, if any neuropathy is present. Not to worry. Present symptoms not related to pace maker. Take care.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Thanks for asking.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows.
1. No, pacemaker without swelling or irritation at site are not known to cause it.
2. Possible gastritis due to medications and stress. Take proton pump inhibitors like pantoprazole with domperidone.
3. Additionally vit B12 therapy to treat, if any neuropathy is present. Not to worry. Present symptoms not related to pace maker. Take care.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
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