Hello doctor, my mother is 78 years old. She has mild diabetes (well controlled sugar levels with glycomet sr 500, taken twice a day), controlled hypertension (usually within 120/80) range with asomex 2.5 in morning and repace 50 at night. She also has hypothyroidism, takes eltroxin 100 mcg tablet per day. Since due to covid cases on the rise, she didn't have regular health tests since 2 years. What tests can I have done to ensure that she has a long life. Also, she does do some domestic chores (we don't allow her to cook, but she still wants to do some work, so while we are there we let her do some of the work. I am concerned as she doesn't do much walking and says I move around the house all day which is enough. Please suggest light exercise or required amount of exercise to ensure her health and health screening measures. Thank you.
Ask Free Question
Hello, thanks for the query. I have seen the details. It is good to know that she has controlled diabetes and bp too. However, s essential to know the following because of her age. Fasting, pp glucose, hba1c%, serum urea & creatinine, lipid profile, thyroid (t3, t4 & tsh) hormone levels as well as cbc (complete blood cell count). Please get these tests and get back preferably in a private conversation so that I will be able to advise specifically and also prescribe any medication if needed. In this communication we are supposed to give only general advise, no drugs can be recommended. If you are not interested in online consultation, then please do consult your local physician with all the details. Thanks.
Ask Free Question
Please go for lal path laboratory package no. 4 which includes thyroid profile, hba1c and lipid profile. Do brisk walking at least 30 minutes per day or 60 min. Moderate intensity walking daily. After reports you can send me all reports. Then I will guide your mother. Please contact with me on line by paid audio consultation.
Ask Free Question
Consult with us with recent blood reports. There are safe medications for elderly persons. Take care.
Take help from the best doctors
Ask a free question
Get FREE multiple opinions from Doctors