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MAGOLA Asked March 2017

My mom complains about being dizzy. What can I give her?

My mom was diagnosed with AD about a year ago. She doesn't have any other problems besides her senile cataracts, and that is being taking care. She complained about being dizzy, but after a while went away. But for the last 3 days, she can hardly stand up and walk, she said she is dizzy and also has dry heaves. What can I give her? What can I do, I am in a country with a lazy health care system... I am visit in Colombia, but I live in the USA. thanks a lot.. please help.

Shane1124 Mar 2017
Is there an Emergency Room or Urgent Care clinics there? If so, take her there. Not much else you can do.

MAGOLA Mar 2017
I had call her neurologist and said, to go to her general Physisian, and we can not get tru until tuesday..

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MAGOLA Mar 2017
I get very frustrated, due to this crazy health system in Colombia. especially for the poor.

MAGOLA Mar 2017
I am visiting her here in colombia, I been her for almost 2 months and its time for me to go home.....

Countrymouse Mar 2017
Okay, right, so... you must have got her to the neurologist through some kind of medical services system. Any reason you can't access it now?

MAGOLA Mar 2017
by a neurologist, after she had a MRI

Countrymouse Mar 2017
You live in the US, but your mother lives in Colombia where you are currently visiting her - is that correct?

However inadequate the health care system may be, your mother requires medical attention. If it isn't possible to bring a doctor to see her, can you perhaps telephone your nearest hospital and ask to speak to an emergency doctor?

Fluids often are a good idea, especially if your mother has vomited, has had diarrhoea, or doesn't seem to be drinking enough water. But I don't think you should guess - get advice. Make some calls.

Who diagnosed the AD, by the way?

KayKay13 Mar 2017
Fluids. Lots and lots of fluids. It sounds like she has a problem with her lungs. As soon as you can get home, take her to the doctor.

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