Hi my father in law (83 yrs) was found to have Bladder cancer which was removed. It had started growing into the peripheral muscles. Surgery was done through the urethra, and he was discharged two days afterwards. 10 days later I rushed him back to emergency with bleeding. He was readmitted, and spend another week in hospital, first under his urologist, then handed over to a physician, to investigate his extreme tiredness. He will be going back on 4 March for another scope to see the results of his previous surgery, and what the next phase is to be based on those results. What is of concern is that he has a naturally low blood pressure, he appears to have low sugar episodes, but then he does not eat on a regular basis, only on a feel like it basis. He was prescribed Bilocor - for high blood pressure? Topsole for stomach ulcers? He is VERY tired, which is not normal for him. He has been of good energy, and generally could be regarded as very young for 83. What is happening? I would really appreciate some understanding, thanks so much
GreetingsCurrent issues are low energy and frequent hypoglycemic spells/Low BP. Following things may help him. Frequent small meals with semisolid diet and clear fluids will reduce the hypoglycemic spells. BP medicine has to be adjusted by physician consult. Advance cancer and age are the two most important factors which also lead to the psychologist counselling is must relieve the fatigue and cop up with the disease. In last a PET-CT is required to know the disease status. Thanks & best wishes