End Of Life Symptoms

WHAT ARE SOME SYMPTOMS OF END OF LIFE?

Unlike palliative care, hospice is not intended to “cure” a patient’s illness. when a person begins hospice it is the understanding that their illness is terminal- They are not going to recover. However one of the fundamental goals of  hospice is to keep the  patient as comfortable as possible during the final stretch of life. And to achieve this, caregivers often strive to relieve any kind of pain or discomfort that the patient may be feeling as a result of his or her condition. symptoms commonly seen during end of life care includes

• Pain
• Agitation
• Fatigue
• fluid buildup in the respiratory track
• Nausea and vomiting
• Difficulty breathing
• Muscle spasms
• Opportunistic infections

Generally speaking these symptoms can be combatted with medication. even if the patient is unable to swallow pills or capsule, the medicines can be injected subcutaneously or administered through a catheter. treatment for the symptoms may not fully stop the patient’s discomfort, but it can usually offers them some form of relief. When the patient shows some signs of distress the hospice doctor will decide upon the proper course of treatment, and a professional caregiver will see to it that the treatment plan ( which may include new or different medicine) is followed correctly. A caregiver will also be able to reassure that you’re doing everything possible to help your loved ones “feel better”. Thinking about the last hours and moments of life is hard, but knowing what to expect may ease some of the worries you may be having. Everyone’s experiences are different but there are changes that often happen near to someone’s death that may be signs the person is dying. It may be reassuring to know that for many people with a terminal illness, their needs are met in the last couple of days and the final moments are peaceful.