TABLE 2.
Additional list and frequencies of uncommon and non-cited medical problems encountered by a care of the elderly physician (n = 104)
| Problem | Frequency (n) | Percentage (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Musculoskeletal and joint pain | 41 | 39.4 |
| Diabetes | 23 | 22.1 |
| Neck and back pain | 20 | 19.2 |
| Obesity | 11 | 10.6 |
| Insomnia | 11 | 10.6 |
| Neuropathic, fibromyalgic, “leg cramps” | 10 | 9.6 |
| Foot problems | 6 | 5.8 |
| Asthma / Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) (dyspnea NYD) | 4 | 3.9 |
| Gastroesophageal reflux (GERD) | 4 | 3.9 |
| Generalized weakness (fatigue) | 4 | 3.9 |
| Hypercholesterolemia | 3 | 2.9 |
| Skin problems | 3 | 2.9 |
| Headache | 2 | 1.9 |
| Leg edema (venous insufficiency) | 2 | 1.9 |
| Tuberculosis | 2 | 1.9 |
| Constipation | 2 | 1.9 |
| Tinnitus | 1 | 0.96 |
| Hot flashes | 1 | 0.96 |
| Systemic Lupus Erythematosus | 1 | 0.96 |