Not consuming sufficient food

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Asked for Female, 67 Years

Hello doctor My mother 67yrs ,was suffering from fever and cough for one week last week. Since this week she doesn't have fever but little cough is there for which she is taking cough syrup.. since the day she had fever to today her food consumption has literally reduced. Half chapati or one apple is what she is having every day. She is not eating rice at all .. she complains if she sees food then she don't feel eating n feels full.. also keeps saying he feels like heartburn when she swallow food. She is diabetic and takes tablets regularly Please assist

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Dr. Varun Mathur

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Just monitor her fever We need to give her medication to increase her hunger.. Please contact me on my private chat window for full prescription ..

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Dr. Diana Borgio

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Hi..I would advise you to consult a physician so that after thorough history and examination he can prescribe the appropriate medications and investigations

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