Safe anti arthritis options for gastritis prone patients
Reader asks about stomach safe anti inflammatory drugs for osteoarthritis. Dr Gott outlines options including acetaminophen, NSAIDs with antacids, Cytotec, and trial of drugs like Voltaren Indocin Motrin. Also explains enteric coated aspirin may still irritate. TMJ syndrome overview describes joints movement, clicks, and potential treatments.
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Avoiding the senile image and its myths
A reader counsels against stigmatizing senility describing it as a non disease caused by mixed medicines, malnutrition, or mood changes. The letter urges families to understand that many ailments can mimic senile behavior and emphasizes addressing misconceptions.
Hospice visiting tips and wedding etiquette letters
A reader offers humane guidance for visitors to terminally ill patients emphasizing short visits and no expectations, and Eugenia Murray thanks the writer while sharing appreciation for home hospice care. A separate reader asks about uninvited wedding guests and Abby replies that one should endure unless safety is at risk.
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Rb.n
Staten Island
N.Y
How to Spot and Prevent Senility in the Elderly
The piece explains that malnutrition and factors like fatigue loneliness and illness can make an elderly person seem senile. It identifies Alzheimer's and multi infract dementia as major conditions and urges families to discuss care plans and treatment with adult children to ensure proper support now and later.
Teens face death by own action signals and coping tips
Dr Lillian Beard says death by own action is the second leading cause of death among young adults and many more attempt it. A teen’s wish to die often masks unhappiness and signals unresolved problems such as family conflict, peer pressure, drugs, academics, or lost relationships.
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George Washington University School of Medicine
Dr. Beard
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DR. Wallace
Ken
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Holland
Mich
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