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Not able to sleep properly, gastric
My dad is not able to sleep atleast for 4 hrs also and his age is 60 and he is fat also can u suggest some idea how to get him sleep and completely gastric issues
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He seems to be having sedentary lifestyle
Get him moving like walking and yoga
Next Steps
you can give mucaine gel before meal for 10 days
tan unienzyme
give light meals like porridge ,khichdi, soups
eat fresh fibre rich fruits and green vegetables
drink plenty water
light exercise
Health Tips
consult psychiatrist for sleep issues
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As per ur history,your father is obese as well as gastric issues so most probably he is having Obstructive sleep apnea and Gastric issues like GERD or we can say acidity in normal terms
Next Steps
ur father should have brisk walk 30 min in morning and evening along with some lifestyle modification .it will help him alot.
For more consultation.You can book my consultation
Health Tips
Remember...everybody has its different potential.so don't do overexertion for reducing weight
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*After crossing 60 years you have to concentrate on every symptoms cautiously which can lead to several complications.
*Insomnia in old age occured due to many reasons like anxiety,depression,chronic pain conditions like arthritis,polyuria in diabetes,obstructive sleep apnea,heart diseases.
*Since you are saying he is obese detailed screening of diabetes,hypertension,cardiovascular disorders needed
*Proper evaluation with physician needed to know exact cause of insomnia
Next Steps
-If gastritis symptoms present such as heart burn,cough,upper epigastric pain take tab pan 40 1-0-1 for 3 days
-consult an physician in person for detailed evaluation and to know the exact cause of insomnia
Health Tips
-Restrict salt,excess sugar meals in diet,increase protein intake
-exercise regularly
-follow fixed schedule of sleep
-hydrate frequently
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Gastritis and sleep apnoea is often the problem with fat people
Is he vegetarian or
Have diabetes and hypertension
Please get him checked by a internist and gastroenterologist ASAP
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As your father is 60yr old , we cannot start medication directly .
I need further information to guide you on the topic .
Next Steps
kindly consult for further information and management
Health Tips
don't take over the counter sedatives
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This happened because of sedentary life style.. and it can easily fix
1. Take your father for walk
2. Diet control - low fat , low carbs good vegetables
3. Try to drink one small cup of milk before 30 min of bed
Next Steps
Is there any problems after that you can consult me ,
Thank you
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History given by you is not enough. Give proper history of his problems and medications .
Next Steps
Most importantly consult to a doctor and take proper consultation .
Health Tips
For now he can try some sleep hygiene exercises from YouTube.
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1 of the reason for insomnia(unable to sleep) is obesity
Since you already mentioned it.. looking forward I would like to know some more information like bp,sugar and the pattern of food and sleep properly
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Poor sleep together with gastric discomfort in someone overweight often points to acid reflux disturbing your sleep, sometimes along with a breathing issue like sleep apnea that goes with the extra weight. The two problems often feed each other, since lying down worsens reflux and poor sleep makes digestion worse.
Next Steps
Try an early light dinner finished 2 to 3 hours before bed, and sleep with your head slightly raised. Please see a general physician, who can examine you and decide if a sleep study or acid-reducing medicine would help.
Health Tips
See a doctor soon if you snore loudly, gasp for breath at night, or feel very breathless during the day.
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