Full body ache in elderly lady

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Asked for Female, 85 Years

Full body ache, unable to move much. Pain is specifically severe in legs and shoulders. Massaged her legs with warm mustard oil. Please guide.

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Dr. Deepthi Rao Gorukanti

General Physician 11 yrs exp Hyderabad

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Usually at that age low vitamin d and calcium causes it. Use ultracet for pain relief. Take prescription through online consult

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Dr. Upendra kumar verma

General Physician 6 yrs exp Lucknow

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In summer all because of dehydration... So advice to use warm water with electral powder... In old age chance of osteoporosis increased... U may give tab paracetamol 500 mg sos for pain

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do investigation like vit d3, Rbs, CBC, s. uric acid RA factor. , s. calcium total and ionic

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Dr. Avdhesh Gupta

General Physician 44 yrs exp Jaipur

Either take online consultation with doctor for ultracet or may give crocin 500 mg OTC available

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Dr. Soudip Saha

General Physician 5 yrs exp South 24 Parganas

Need detailed history and evaluation

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take online consultation

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Dr. Ameet Thakkar General Physician 34 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Ameet Thakkar

General Physician 34 yrs exp Mumbai

There could be multiple causes for the problem 1. Diabetes / Hypertension 2. Anaemia / Vitamin B12 or D3 deficiency 3. Low calcium or proteins. 4. Other nutritional causes

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Get a basic blood profile with vitamin profile Improve her nutrition Give her a mild analgesic like Dolo 650 Rest and plenty of fluids

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