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Body weakness
My mom is aged 65yrs and having Rheumatoid arthritis due to Covid 19 situation we have stopped her knee operation and our doctor told to extend till this covid gets over. But recently for past 3 days she is telling her body is very weak and feeling like no weight in her body. What should we do please advice. But there is no weightloss.
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You can give her, Himalaya aswagandha pills 2 twice a day with Luke warm milk for 1 month. Hope it will work.
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If there is no other symptoms then dont worry. Give her plenty of water and fruits.
If weakness persist go for blood tests
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Sachet health ok once a day dissolved in half glass of water for 5 days
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Dr. Soudip Saha
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5 yrs exp
South 24 Parganas
Need detailed history and evaluation
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take online consultation for treatment
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Dr. Narmada Bhargavi
General Physician
3 yrs exp
Chennai
New onset of weakness of the body can be due to flare up of the disease per se ...or any side effect of medication ...or ageing relatex...
Is she on treatment for rheumatoid arthritis?
If so what all drugs is she taking?...because we can handle side effects better if we know the drugs...
Are there increase in joint pains?..or any other symptoms?
For now hydrate her well ( do not over hydrate if she is a cardiac or kidney patient)...have high protein diet , calcium supplemets...
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if symptoms doesn't resolve needs further evaluation with blood tests like CBC , ESR, ,sugars
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Dr. Pratibha Garg
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36 yrs exp
Muzaffarnagar
Check BP
Proper hydration with ORS
Small healthy meal 3-4 hr interval
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engage her in some activities, to reduce anxiety
adequate sleep
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