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Underweight, Lost Interest, Very Weak, No Urine Control. Taking Lobazam, Sizodon. What Could Be The Reason?
Question: Hi, I have a query related to my mother, who is 72 years old. She is underweight less than 40 kg. She is very weak and eats very little. She is not active and lost interest in cooking, going out and she does'nt have the confedence to make a cup of coffee also. She used to be healthy, active and a very good cook. Now she spends time just be sitting in the sofa throughout the day, watching TV or readinf news papaer. We took her to a Psychiatrist and he said that this is due to nervous weakness and presccribed the following medicines, without checking her general health.
Lobazam 5 mg - 2 times
Sizodon 1 mg - only night ( previously was taking 0.5mg)
Nexito 10mg only night
Fluvoxin 100 mg only night
Parkin 2 - mon & night. (stopped now)
After taking PArkin 2 medicine for 2 days, she started blaberring, lost control and became very weak , could'nt control her urine. She is very weak now and refusing to come to any doctor , saying that she is OK. How can we help her ? I am her daughter. Please advise.
Lobazam 5 mg - 2 times
Sizodon 1 mg - only night ( previously was taking 0.5mg)
Nexito 10mg only night
Fluvoxin 100 mg only night
Parkin 2 - mon & night. (stopped now)
After taking PArkin 2 medicine for 2 days, she started blaberring, lost control and became very weak , could'nt control her urine. She is very weak now and refusing to come to any doctor , saying that she is OK. How can we help her ? I am her daughter. Please advise.
Hi Shanthi,
Thank you for posting in your query!
I can imagine the stress that you and your family are undergoing.
There are several issues that need to be addressed in this case. First of all, she needs to be completely evaluated by a physician who can perform a comprehensive assessment and prescribe appropriate therapy.
Till then, I suggest that the following measures be taken
• Keep her well hydrated. Make her drink a lot of fluids
• A protein XXXXXXX balanced diet is also essential. XXXXXXX sources of protein include legumes, lentils and non-vegetarian food.
• The following investigations would prove useful:
o CBC (Complete blood count), ESR (Erythrocyte sedimentation rate), CRP (C Reactive protein), Thyroid function, Kidney function, Liver enzymes, Sugar levels, Vitamin B12, Folate, Serum Electrolytes, Urine routine and microscopy, Urine Culture
o CT scan of the head
However, these should be done only after you consult your treating physician.
The symptoms in your mother’s case point to a medical cause such as electrolyte disorders or a stroke. Hence proper evaluation is definitely warranted.
Also, since I believe more information can help a doctor make an accurate diagnosis, I request you the answer the following questions:
a. Has your mother lost a lot of weight recently? If yes, can be let me know how much and in what time frame?
b. Has she been complaining or have you observed any of the following symptoms recently:
Low mood/ disinterest
Change in appetite/ sleep pattern
Slowness in activity or agitation
Feeling guilty or low self esteem
Lack or energy
Difficulty in attention and concentration
Suicidal thoughts or actions
Awaiting your reply.
I hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr Gowri
Thank you for posting in your query!
I can imagine the stress that you and your family are undergoing.
There are several issues that need to be addressed in this case. First of all, she needs to be completely evaluated by a physician who can perform a comprehensive assessment and prescribe appropriate therapy.
Till then, I suggest that the following measures be taken
• Keep her well hydrated. Make her drink a lot of fluids
• A protein XXXXXXX balanced diet is also essential. XXXXXXX sources of protein include legumes, lentils and non-vegetarian food.
• The following investigations would prove useful:
o CBC (Complete blood count), ESR (Erythrocyte sedimentation rate), CRP (C Reactive protein), Thyroid function, Kidney function, Liver enzymes, Sugar levels, Vitamin B12, Folate, Serum Electrolytes, Urine routine and microscopy, Urine Culture
o CT scan of the head
However, these should be done only after you consult your treating physician.
The symptoms in your mother’s case point to a medical cause such as electrolyte disorders or a stroke. Hence proper evaluation is definitely warranted.
Also, since I believe more information can help a doctor make an accurate diagnosis, I request you the answer the following questions:
a. Has your mother lost a lot of weight recently? If yes, can be let me know how much and in what time frame?
b. Has she been complaining or have you observed any of the following symptoms recently:
Low mood/ disinterest
Change in appetite/ sleep pattern
Slowness in activity or agitation
Feeling guilty or low self esteem
Lack or energy
Difficulty in attention and concentration
Suicidal thoughts or actions
Awaiting your reply.
I hope I have answered your query.
Regards,
Dr Gowri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Aparna Kohli
Thank You so much Doctor for your explanation.
Please find my answers to your queries.
a. Has your mother lost a lot of weight recently? If yes, can be let me know how much and in what time frame?
For the last 3 to 4 years, she has been loosing weight , she was around 55 kg and she has become 37 kg now.
b. Has she been complaining or have you observed any of the following symptoms recently:
She has got the following symptoms.
Low mood/ disinterest
Change in appetite/ sleep pattern
Slowness in activity or agitation
Feeling guilty or low self esteem
Lack or energy
Difficulty in attention and concentration
We will also do the test mentioned by you.
Please find my answers to your queries.
a. Has your mother lost a lot of weight recently? If yes, can be let me know how much and in what time frame?
For the last 3 to 4 years, she has been loosing weight , she was around 55 kg and she has become 37 kg now.
b. Has she been complaining or have you observed any of the following symptoms recently:
She has got the following symptoms.
Low mood/ disinterest
Change in appetite/ sleep pattern
Slowness in activity or agitation
Feeling guilty or low self esteem
Lack or energy
Difficulty in attention and concentration
We will also do the test mentioned by you.
Hi Shanthi,
Thank you for the answers.
Well, We need to find out the reason for such a weight loss. There could be many causes, a few to name are Depression, Chronic diarrhoea, Malabsorption syndromes, Chronic infections, Cancer, Hyperthyroidism, Malnutrition, medications, etc
Yes, she is suffering from Depression and needs to be on anti depression medicines.
My suggestion to you would be to get her thoroughly evaluated by a Physician, so that underlying pathology if any, can be diagnosed and treated.
Hope I have answered your query. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wish your mother a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Gowri
Thank you for the answers.
Well, We need to find out the reason for such a weight loss. There could be many causes, a few to name are Depression, Chronic diarrhoea, Malabsorption syndromes, Chronic infections, Cancer, Hyperthyroidism, Malnutrition, medications, etc
Yes, she is suffering from Depression and needs to be on anti depression medicines.
My suggestion to you would be to get her thoroughly evaluated by a Physician, so that underlying pathology if any, can be diagnosed and treated.
Hope I have answered your query. Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.
Wish your mother a speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Gowri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Jyoti Patil
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