Symptoms of anorexia in elderly

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Avatar f tn There is also an eating disorders forum on here as well which might help, sadly I don't think youre going to get a lot of help with anorexia on the bipolar forums but its worth the question. I tend to be the same as leftcoastchick - doctor is the person you need, I know anorexia needs serious help and counselling but id also wonder if it is anorexia which has fairly specific symptoms and behaviours as opposed to not eating which is indeed possibly an attempt at suicide.
Avatar f tn pressure in side of head and face and now a burning soreness in left side of head (off and on) and feeling of coldness in left side of my face..does any of this sound like it? No temperature that i'm aware of....if in face i've had this for 9 months wouldn't it be much worse by now? Just so confused by my symptoms. I had a CT scan done back in Oct and nothing was found..also xrays of my sinuses..
Avatar f tn When I was at the psych. hospital in 1991 a good number of the people of the age range of 50+ had tardive dyskinesia. I knew very little about the condition then and I was told it was because of the amount of medication they had been on in the past when I finally got an "honest" answer from a psychiatrist there but even for their knowledge then that was untruthful. In reality it was the statistical probability of it ("5% per person per year with the typical antipsychotics, 2.
Avatar n tn When you say that she displays many symptoms of anorexia (in spite of eating three meals/day), what do you mean? What are the symptoms you are noticing?
Avatar m tn and strong need to urinate often. Often in an elderly person, mental changes or confusion are the only signs of a possible urinary tract infection. Check with your doctor for proper management. Warm regards.
Avatar n tn What should I be looking for regarding symptoms of this disease? He is one of two cats abandened after a fire. The other is a american short hair female. The female was not diagnosed with the disease at two years of age and was vaccinated.
Avatar m tn ...I can feel the pain. My chiropractor aptly describes my condition when he says I suffer from..."feelings of left side of body weakness and increased pressure in right side of head." He goes on to say my symptoms have not improved and appear to be permanent. My cousin who is a practicing doctor suggests it might be polymyalgiarheumatica. Then, another chiropractor says, I don't have near the inflammation needed for that.
Avatar f tn s a mistake not to tell your parents about this because the symptoms you have are the signs of a potentially serious problem if you continue with your eating disorder. And I mean a very serious problem.
Avatar f tn experiencing diplopia in the morning and at night and blurred vision in my right eye. I have lost 32lbs, anorexia, constantly feeling dehydrated. Now I have found what I assume is an mediasternal lymph node below my xhyphoid process to the right. loosing my balance while standing straight. I also "lost time" two nights ago when I took a sip of water then woke up with the bottle completely empty beside me in the bed lying in a huge puddle.
Avatar n tn Subdural hematoma is quite common in elderly people, it is collection of blood in membranes of brain and symptoms like fever, dizziness usually appear after 15 days of fall, this condition is diagnosed by MRI Please do get MRI done, to be sure of no internal injury.
918035 tn?1274644533 ( ive kinda had anorexia for the past 4 years... ive never had it properly diagnosed but ive got most of the symptoms and quite alot of people have said i am e.g.
918035 tn?1274644533 From what you have written in your post, I think you are still experiencing some symptoms of Anorexia. The best thing to do with this disorder is to consult a psychologist that could make counseling with you so that doctors may find the appropriate treatment to your illness.
Avatar f tn i suffered from anorexia an still have blips from time to time is this the cause of my PCOS? have i caused my infertility???
Avatar f tn lack of calcium, leading to decreased bone density and eventually osteoporosis -- symptoms of which are pain, shrinkage of the spin and limbs, regular fractures in the bones; constantly feel cold; confusion; slowed metabolism; nail breakage or loss; inability to walk; bruising; difficultly clotting blood; difficulty healing from minimal injuries (cuts, scrapes, etc.
Avatar m tn I have FAP in my family and have dealt with many "blockages" and this is not the typical symptoms of a blockage, impaction maybe. Diarrhea for 3 days is not a big thing to be concerned with except for staying hydrated. However, with your dad not wanting to see a doctor and probably hasn't in many years there's not much you can do. You need to convince him that if he doesn't go now his body will force him to go eventually and it may be too late.
Avatar f tn My Stepdad is always caling me ugly .. And when i look in the mirror i believe it sometimes, all my friends say i'm beautiful. But i don't feel Beautiful. i have a problem, I hardly ever eat anymore :( i starve myself. I'm 5'3 and 100 pounds and i'm scared that i'll become anorexic, When i don't eat i get headaches, I always carry Ibuprofen with me, i take atleast 2 or 3 a day, I just really need help ..
918035 tn?1274644533 You have many symptoms of anorexia. Anorexia is not about the food, it's about underlying issues that causes a person to go away from food. I will advise you to speak to an adult. Hopefully, you could talk to your mom or dad. You need to get some professional help and support. You need to see a medical doctor just to check on your overall medical condition and growth.
Avatar f tn My daughter will be 12 in a couple of weeks. She is anorexic. That started out as a problem with her epilepsy meds a couple of months ago. In just a few months she has become a skeleton. She throws up often, which we also blame on her meds, even though her neurologist says they don't cause nausea. She has been complaining of her bones, especially in her legs, aching and burning. I thought it was growing pains. She always struggles with depression. She is always fatigues.
Avatar n tn Risperdal is a so-called "blacklisted" drug because of the high incidence of fatalities in the elderly. It is not approved nor appropriate for a use in an "agitated" eighty year old patient. The Department of Geriatrics at Johns Hopkins University conducted a dedicated seminar at Mount Sinai Hospital geriatrics department three years ago warning against inappropriate use of risperdal in the elderly.
Avatar m tn increased sleepiness or unexplained lethargy, weakness, decreased or slowed heart rate, cold sensations, stomach pains, or FEELING LIGHT HEADED or have fainted either before or after taking Metformin she could be showing some of the symptoms of lactic acidosis. This is a dangerous syndrome and requires immediate medical attention. Contact her doctor and inform him/her of your mother's situation asap.
Avatar f tn d say in most cases it can be done on a non-emergency scheduled basis - depending on other symptoms. In your case and in the absence of any specific knowledge about anorexia I can't make a connection, but I suspect anorexia puts stress on one's body and that could be at least part of the driver for the above normal HR.
Avatar f tn I am 21, and was diagnosed with PCOS late last year- I am at a healthy weight, and probably began to develop it from yo-yo dieting related to lots of gymnastics in my teens. I had my period very late, and very rarely - never cramping or more than a mild back ache associated. I received my diagnosis after slowly developing a non-stop period even while taking only active contraceptive pills (~3 months until norethisterone was prescribed.
Avatar f tn Dear Meg34, You can go home. Colleges honor Anorexia as a medical withdrawal. With your current symptoms, you need support. You probably need an eating disorder treatment program: outpatient day treatment, residential treatment or possibly inpatient treatment. Go to your campus’ health center for your physical symptoms. Ask to speak with a counselor at school who has experience with eating disorders. The health center and counselor can help assist you to get the proper treatment.
Avatar f tn The medical and social differences of this subset of anorexia would be reflected in the specific obsessive compulsive behaviors and thoughts that would support this form of restriction. To learn more about anorexia, visit the bella vita website.
139792 tn?1498585650 They found that diminished cognitive problem-solving ability was a significant predictor of depressive symptoms in octogenarians, while living in a nursing home and greater neurotic tendencies increased depression among centenarians. Both studies were published online in the Jan. 26 issue of the journal Gerontology. Jennifer Margrett, an assistant professor of HDFS, was the lead author on the depression study.
Avatar f tn on border of heart aryhtmias (ekg result) and every so often (1-2x wk) for a very short period of time feel pins and needles in both of my feet - not toes, but towards center of foot. Is this cause of concern?