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Median Arcuate Ligament Syndrome (MALS)
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I remember a young man with Chron’s disease who had major difficulty maintaining weight. Also, after years of not eating regularly, he seemed to lack interest in the act of eating. He received tube feeding through the night. This way he could maintain a decent nutrional status. Maybe hospice care is not aggressive enough to improve his caloric intake. Also, at 73, the uncle could still have decent years ahead. I’m 74 and have spent too many years being miserable. I’m finally ok for now, but it is true that the medical world is less aggressive with older patients. I had to fight for myself.
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@astaingegerdm you make some very valid points. 73 seems very young and I really appreciate that you spoke up and said that the medical profession can be less aggressive with older patients. I truly believe that ageism is so ingrained in society, and needs to be addressed in the medical community. There definitely can be food adversion with our symptoms, but symptoms need to be treated aggressively when weight loss and malnutrition kick in. It can be a downward spiral quickly...hospice just does not seem right unless the patient truly understands. Homecare, palliative care yes...but hospice seems like the last resort.