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Tongue movements?

Hello. I'm 65, and the older I get, the more I move my tongue to the left and right of my mouth. I do it without thinking about it, but I can stop if I constantly think about...
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What anesthetic agent should be avoided in geriatric patients?

My grandmother will have surgery under general anesthesia. I want to know what anesthetic agent should be avoided in geriatric patients?
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Is Parkinson's genetic?

My grandfather was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease. Is it serious? Is Parkinson's genetic?
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Is chiropractic safe for elderly?

My grandmother is 67 years old. She has back pain. I want to know if a chiropractic adjustment is safe for the elderly?
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Pain in the chest going to the left shoulder?

I have a pain in the center of my chest that is also in my shoulder when I take a normal or deep breath. I'm 70 years old.
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Is general anesthesia safe for the elderly?

My grandfather is 71 years old. He will have surgery under general anesthesia. Is general anesthesia safe for the elderly?
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Heart issue?

My 83 year old mother has some swelling in her shoulder muscle and some pain. Should we take her to the emergency room?
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How long does it take for acupuncture to work for back pain?

I am a 68-year-old male. I have chronic back pain. I want to have acupuncture treatment. How long does it take for acupuncture to work for back pain?
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How long should a headache last before seeing a doctor?

I am 71 years old and keep having headaches. I don't know what to do. How long should a headache last before seeing a doctor?
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What foods cause kidney stones?

I was diagnosed with kidney stones. What foods cause kidney stones?
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PICC on mastectomy side or pacemaker side?

My mom had emergency intestinal surgery and needs a PICC for nutrition. She has had a mastectomy over thirty years ago on one side and has a pacemaker on the other side. They...
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How do you treat painful hand arthritis?

I am 68 years old and have hand arthritis. How do you treat painful hand arthritis?
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Indoor graduation party?

Is it safe to go to a graduation party indoors at elks club where there are 40-50 people less than half vaccinated? I am 70 years old have a cold. Also, have asthma. I have...
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Does myocarditis require surgery?

I have myocarditis and worry about needing heart surgery. Does myocarditis require surgery?
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Why does my mother lose her identity at night?

My 83 year old mother has memory loss and confusion only at night. Why does my mother lose her identity at night?
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Possible covid infection after fully vaccinated?

My 73 year old mother is having symptoms of extreme fatigue, dizziness, and chills without fever for 3 days now, no headache. She has been fully vaccinated for more than 2 months...
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What are the early signs of Alzheimer's?

My 76 year old mother has been forgetful lately. What are the early signs of Alzheimer's?
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Does COVID-19 disease cause irregular heartbeat?

I had a COVID infection 2 weeks ago. After that I developed an irregular heartbeat. Does COVID-19 disease cause irregular heartbeat?
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Extremely low platelets?

My 84 year old father has 1000 platelets after having a transfusion a few days ago. Two days before that he had started coughing up blood. He went to his cancer doctor and the...
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Should those test results be considered valid?

The patient is 89 retired electronic engineer, a private pilot in good physical/mental condition. His chart says no morphine and the patient has claustrophobia. He had a double...
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