Geriatrics Q&A - Page 3

Knee issues? This afternoon, while shopping, I suddenly experienced some pain in my left knee, making it difficult to walk. When I got home, I noticed that my knee was swollen. It hurts when I press on the sides of the knee, but the top and bottom are fine. The swelling did not g...

It is unclear whether it is a psychological disorder or symptoms of aging? Hello Doctor: My grandmother is 80 years old. She has always had a bit of a temper, but recently her condition has worsened. She often gets angry for no apparent reason, and it lasts for a long time. For e...

Grandma is emotionally unstable? Hello, Doctor: My grandmother is 98 years old. About a month ago, she mentioned feeling alternating hot and cold in the mornings, getting so hot that she needed a fan and wore short sleeves, then suddenly feeling cold and shivering. However, for t...

Dementia or memory decline? Dear Dr. Liang, My father is 60 years old and generally maintains a regular routine with his meals and exercise. He plays mahjong with friends 2-3 times a week. However, he has a smoking habit that has lasted for 30 years (and is currently trying to q...

Hypertensive eye problems A 64-year-old elderly female with a history of hypertension and hyperlipidemia for 14 years has recently experienced intermittent conjunctival injection in her right eye, occurring approximately every two to three months, without affecting her vision. Th...

What should be the dietary and care considerations for a patient with moderate dementia combined with hypertension, hyperlipidemia, diabetes, asthma, and a history of right joint replacement surgery? Hello, doctor. Regarding the topic... My mother-in-law started living with us af...

Memory and temper issues after a stroke? My father-in-law had a stroke two years ago, which resulted in memory decline and increased irritability. Recently, he has been repeatedly losing his temper over a land dispute. I would like to ask the doctor whether the following situatio...

Weakness in both legs while walking? Hello Doctor, my father is 78 years old. Recently, I suddenly noticed that his mental state has not been very good, and he has been experiencing weakness in both legs. For example, he struggles to get in and out of the car, and sometimes while...

Severe somnolence? I would like to ask about my grandfather, who has been experiencing severe drowsiness for the past couple of months and is almost impossible to wake up. He was hospitalized for three weeks starting December 10th last year, during which he was somewhat more aler...

Dementia in the elderly with concomitant delirium? Hello, my grandmother is 78 years old. Five years ago, she collapsed suddenly due to lung cancer and exhibited seizure-like symptoms. After surgery (without chemotherapy), she suddenly displayed aggressive behavior towards others...

Which type of dementia does it belong to? My grandfather is nearly 80 years old and has been experiencing a disrupted sleep-wake cycle in recent months, with increasing daytime sleepiness. He has also lost a significant amount of weight and takes a long time to eat, needing to ch...

Grandpa woke up in the morning and forgot everything? Yesterday everything was fine, but this morning at 5 AM, my grandmother tried to wake my grandfather, but he didn't respond. They discovered that he had wet the bed. When my mother and grandmother tried to help him change...

Abnormal behavior in the elderly Hello Dr. Shen, My father is 79 years old and has been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease for about 10 years. In recent years, the effectiveness of his medication has decreased, and his mobility has become increasingly impaired. His cognitiv...

Grandmother's psychological issues? Hello, doctor. My grandmother has been experiencing symptoms of depression, panic, and anxiety. She has needed family companionship for many years, which has been a significant concern for us. I live in a single-parent household, and my fa...

Stroke sequelae and care? Hello Doctor, my grandmother suddenly had a stroke this week. There was a blockage in the blood vessels in her left brain, which caused her right side to be completely immobile at first. Additionally, it affected her speech and swallowing, so a nasogastr...

Frequent urination in the elderly? Hello Dr. Liang, I would like to inquire about an elderly person (80 years old) who has a very low food intake, averaging about ten bowel movements a day, but actually has very little stool. They often feel bloated in the lower abdomen, but the ...

Grandma's cognitive decline issues? Hello, doctor. I would like to ask about my grandmother. Due to her long-term lack of outdoor activity and minimal exercise, she is now experiencing cognitive decline and doesn't even chew her food anymore. What should we do now? I am...

Elderly lower limb weakness? Hello, Dr. Liang. I have an elder at home who is 66 years old. Recently, she has expressed that her left leg feels loose, as if the flesh is not firmly attached to the bone. The right leg does not have this sensation. Additionally, she often experienc...

Tracheostomy in the elderly? Grandma is already 82 years old and is currently in the hospital due to unexplained swelling of the esophagus, which is compressing her airway and causing difficulty in breathing. She has been placed on a ventilator and has received antibiotics, stayi...

The wound on the foot has scabbed over but is swollen? Hello Doctor, my grandmother is 81 years old and has diabetes, requiring medication to control her blood sugar. She occasionally indulges but generally maintains good blood sugar levels and has regular follow-up appointments....