my sister is 76 old ,She been having stomach problem and have lost 50 Lb  and have no straingth at all. she has gone to the doctor and give her ulcer medication.It is very sad to see canadas health system how it works.Today she was feling very bed and end up some how in the hospital.The specialist dr. tels her to go home and to see her family doctor.Ho sick is that!!!thank you and god bles
Hi! Good morning. I am Chat Doctor answering your query. I am sorry to learn about your sister. If I were her treating doctor, after a general physical examination and in view of her gross loss of weight at this age, I would advise her for few blood tests like a CBC, ESR, Blood sugar, FT, LFT, and an ultrasound of the abdomen to rule out any organic intro abdominal problem. In addition, in non-conclusive case, I would refer her to a gastroenterologist who might consider an endoscopic assessment of her GI tract with a possible biopsy to rule out any other pathology. Till then, I would prescribe her with an anti-spasmodic and a proton pump inhibitor Chat Doctor.  Further management would depend on the reports of investigations. I hope this information would help you in discussing with your family physician/treating doctor in further management of your problem. Please do not hesitate to ask in case of any further doubts. Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor to clear doubts on your health problems. Wishing you an early recovery. Chat Doctor