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Question: MY HUSBAND IS 49 YEARS OLD AND HAS BEEN OUT OF WORK FOR 3 MONTHS HE HAS SLOWLY BECOME WITHDRAWN SLEEPS ALL DAY UP ALL NIGHT IS IRRITABLE HAS NO ENERGY AND JUST RECENTLY HAD AN EPISODE WHERE HE FELT THE NEED TO PEE SO HE DID ALL OVER MY KITCHEN FLOOR AND SOME BOXES OF FOOD I HAD IN STORAGE I AM A LOSS AS TO WHAT TO DO TO HELP. OTHERS IN MY LIFE SO JUST COMMIT HIM BUT IM NOT SURE THATS THE ONLY ANSWER. HE ALSO HAS NO INTEREST IN SEX.
Brief Answer:
Get examined and evaluated by a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Your husband needs to be examined by a physician or neurologist.
Brain imaging is required.
Possibility of depression or brain involvement is there.
Get blood sugar, Thyroid profile, serum sodium, vitamin B 12 tested.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
Get examined and evaluated by a neurologist
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Your husband needs to be examined by a physician or neurologist.
Brain imaging is required.
Possibility of depression or brain involvement is there.
Get blood sugar, Thyroid profile, serum sodium, vitamin B 12 tested.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Do get back to me for further queries.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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