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Dr. Eddie Nakhuda

Geriatrics
Lutherville, MD
56 years experience

Locations

Greater Baltimore Medical Center

Lutherville, MD

Address

2300 Dulaney Valley Rd, Lutherville, MD
Directions

Fax

4102960734

About

Specialties
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Geriatrics

Languages spoken

English

Doctor Q&A

103 Answers
25 Agrees
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Dont know: If the bed has a mechanism to turn the patient & change position every 2 hours then it would work since it requires 2 hrs or less of pressure to cre... Read More
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A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Frontal lobes: Frontotemporal dementia also previously known as picks disease affects primarily the frontal & temporal lobes & manifest with more pronounced intellec... Read More
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Varies: With dialysis etc many years are possible.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Enlarged prostate: Benign prostatic hypertrophy cause bladder out let obstruction & depending upon size & location- urinary symptoms frequency, urgency, hesitency etc oc... Read More
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Depends: Diagnosis & treatment considerations check with you pcp.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Variable: Minimal loss of sensation, minimal speech or vision impairment & memory disturbances are some of the subtle symptoms.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
No: Unfortunately it is a genetically acquired disease & at present there are no curative treatments.Hopefully in the future some genetic manipulation ma... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Not necessarily: Rapid heartbeats & sweating can be very non specific & cause can ranged from panic attacks to hypoglycemia etc.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
See your doctor: Could be several metabolic conditions as well as depression your family physician can help you improve your quality of life.
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A 66-year-old female asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Depends on context: Often difficult depending upon the stage of ad..Frequently patients placed in ltcf or alfs will pose this question frequently-best to be honest but re... Read More
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Could be: See your doctor.She maybe having clinically recognised strokes or may have a different pathology.Step ladder progression is seen more in vascular dem... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Red wine : Red wine and grapes but you need plenty of it.
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Many reasons: Temporary confusion-delirium is a fairly common self resolving condition.There are many other causes -strokes, medications etc.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Quite common: Underlying malnutritions, medications, strophic gastritis &dietary preferences will play a role.Important to diagnose since it treatable easily.
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A 44-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Heridatary: Usually a familial trait at age 19.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Experience: Time, patient & accepting that no one is immortal always more difficult to deal with a young patients death than an older.
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A 34-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
American Geriatrics: There are several reliable informationsources among which are the american geriatrics society, alziehmers association & the departmentof geriatrics i... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Doubt it: Will be very good if this happens & old people can be taken care of by their loved ones at home instead of nursing homes where many lose their dignity... Read More
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A 48-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Unfortunately no: Essential tremors differ from parkinsons in that they often worsen with action & can be heriditary.Different drugs including beta blockers & anticonvu... Read More
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A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Intensity: Dysthymic patients are sad , unhappy & have no joy in life to a good instance but not as severe as majot depression hen pts will be totally wihdrawn, ... Read More
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Hyperactive: Often hyperactive, delusional & hallucinating.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Declining renal func: Creatinine clearance generally reflects kidney function.Depending upon the numbers severity can be estimated.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Peer pressure: Media along with family behaviour often influences teenagers.
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A 38-year-old female asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
See your PCP: Symptoms may be encountered in several circumstances ranging from simple & benign to more serious & complicated
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A 25-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Parkinson symptoms: Parkinsonism symptoms caused by secondary factors especially drugs, post stroke etc & not responding to usual antipd medications.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Not sure: Confusion & delirium at night could be sundowning or exercebation of behaviour & psych symptoms at night ?
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Support: A lot of love, support, patience & forgiving.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Depends: Prompt medical care, antibiotics & fluid resuscitation has improved outcomes & cured many septic conditions.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
No: Several approved drugs for treatment of ad with variable response but no preventive therapy with drugs.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Unlikely: Exposure alone should not be a risk but if toxicity has occurred , the answer is unsure.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Aka delirium: Many acute illness may cause transient confusion & agitation i n the elderly especially post op also-most likely due to metabolic factors.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Ask: Choose proper time & moment & mention others like friends or family & try to get herfeeling & wishes.Mention cases where people did not have directive... Read More
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
No: Dependingt on he patients disease & condition , many challenges you will face.Join a caregiver support group.
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A 28-year-old male asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Not really: ANy recent evidence of bleeding -gut, urine etc Most likely nly require repeat blood cpounts in 4-6 wks
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A 73-year-old female asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
No you need more: More closer opbservations & visits indicated
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A 41-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Yes: There is an increased incidence of cataracts in diabetics.
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A 33-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Dont know: Interesting i guess could go from complementing to contradicting each other.
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A 32-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Yes: Especially if they remain in practice or active in community.
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A 27-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Exercise etc: Keeping the patient active during the day, keeping the lights on & a warm glass of milk-(melatonin) initially may be worth a try before drugs.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Hydration: Good nutrition, hydration & preventive skin care like moisturisers etc can also help.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Memory loss: Earliest is memory loss-often detected by close family member & not even physicians unless a minimental testi s performed personality changes, withdr... Read More
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A 47-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Visit website: Visit website for nursing homes as well as state agency.There is a rating system.Also visit unannounced to be able to assess the staff & enviorement.
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A 46-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Labs: Will need urine and lab tests.
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Patients & trial: Remove dietary restrictions, frequent feedings, finger foods & preferred menus should help.Appetite stimulants not generally helpful.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Everything: Companion, nurse, psychosocial support, physical assistance & very often victim of accusations.Different diseass create different risks .Join a suppor... Read More
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A 45-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Early: The earlier the better when they are being realistic of their decisions also having a power of attorny & knowing their wishes frequently helpful.
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A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Care & comfort: These days most people enter the nursing homes when they cannot function physically in the community or have become a safety risk to themselves or the... Read More
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A 47-year-old female asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Poor prognosis: 93yrs with stroke obviously is poor prognosis but depending on premorbid functional status rehab may help.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Not aware: Perhaps you have lost your voice or just dont have the desire to verbally communicate.Stress can certainly do strange things.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Dr. Eddie Nakhuda
Geriatrics 56 years experience
Depends: If you are over 65 & no longer working medicare can become your primary insurance assuming you are eligible under 65 you may qualify if you are disa... Read More
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Nakhuda is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Nakhuda is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! Words can not express the gratitude to these Doctors. But Thank You.
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you Dr.Nakhuda for your professional kind advice from England UK.
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Thank you, your answer was very helpful! How is someone genetically susceptible?

Education & Training

Medical/Graduate school

Institute of Medicine 1, Rangoon, Burma
Graduated 1967MD
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