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Three of the most common bone diseases in older patients are Osteoporosis, in which the symptoms include suffering a fracture, Paget's Disease, which symptoms include bone or joint pain, and a deformity of the bones or joints, and Osteomalacia, which symptoms are pain in the bone, weakness, fragility, and fractures.
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How long do patients with Machado-Joseph disease live?
As MJD progresses slowly, most patients survive until middle age or older.
Why are young-onset PD patients more likely to be surgery candidates than older-onset patients?
Because young-onset patients live with their disease for so many more years, they are more likely to become candidates for surgery than older-onset patients.
What age does Multiple Sclerosis affects?
MS can start at any age, but in most cases the first onset of symptoms will happen between 20 and 40 years. On average, patients will begin to develop symptoms in their early 30s, and these symptoms consistently progress as they age. Women are more likely to develop the disease in their 30s, but the onset of symptoms are common in older men as well. Regardless of gender, the disease is unlikely to develop before the age of 15 or after the age of 60, but there are exceptions to every rule. If you are experiencing any symptoms similar to MS, consult your doctor immediately.
How is diphenhydramine used to treat Parkinson's Disease?
Diphenhydramine (Benadryl), an antihistamine, and antidepressants such as amitryptiline (Elavil), have similar effects as anticholinergics and may be appropriate for older patients.
Does post-polio syndrome occur in older patients who have had poliomyelitis?
Yes, post-polio syndrome occurs in individuals who have had polio typically 15-40 years after the initial infection. It is characterized by new muscle weakness or pain and can affect older patients who had polio earlier in life.
Swelling of toddlers face and abdomen and think colorless hair are symptoms of what?
Kwashiorkor disease is caused by chronic malnutrition. Symptoms include swelling of the face, legs, and abdomen with water, brittle colorless hair, and lack of energy. The name Kwashiorkor means "a disease of the older child when a new baby arrives"
How many older PD patients are treated with surgery?
Approximately 5% of older PD patients receive one form or another of PD surgery.
What has the author Marianne Winqvist written?
Marianne Winqvist has written: 'SOS-syndromet' -- subject(s): Alzheimer's disease, Family relationships, Patients, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Alzheimer's disease 'Generationsband' -- subject(s): Attitudes, Older women, Rural women, Urban women
What side effect did the older antihistamines cause in many patients?
Drowsinnes
What are the symptoms of alzheimers?
The condition Alzheimer's mostly occurs in older people the main symtom is that they will start to forget things.A main symptom of Alzheimer's disease is memory loss. It appears mild at first, but soon Alzheimer's sufferers forget how to write sentences, and even get dressed. Another symptom of Alzheimer's disease is hallucinations. It is a terrible disease, but there are efforts being put towards a cure.
Why do some older PD patients opt against surgery?
Many more develop the symptoms for which surgery may be effective, but either develop them at an advanced age, making surgery inadvisable, or decide the risks of surgery are not worth the potential benefit.
Which have higher Mitosis rate in cancer old or young age patients?
older
