
What Causes Low Appetite And Weight Loss In An Elderly Person?

Needs revaluation with blood screens
Detailed Answer:
Hi! Welcome to health care magic! Thanks for sharing your concerns with us. We will try to help you in best way possible. First of all, it is sad to know what you and your family had to go through.
Based on the history you have shared, I must admit that it is commendable the way you have been concerned about health of elders in the family and the way you had taken care of your mother and I can understand what it takes so it's indeed very caring and tender of you to able to meet all these responsibilities with such concerns and care.
Now coming back to his current health, weight loss is a matter of concern and needs to be evaluated as you had mentioned but I would suggest that basic blood work up like complete blood counts and liver and renal as well as other basic blood work up may guide further to proceed according to the derangement if any.
A detailed examination by a gediartics specialist might also be helpful. Wothout urinary symptoms recurrence of prostate issue is less likely but a urinalysis and ultrasound may also be needed even if PSA is normal.
The decreased intake can also be response for the weight loss so food supplements and vitamins replacements will also help. Also using lysine mineral complexes etc will help with appetite. Such issues are common with the elderly bit shouldn't be taken lightly and should be evaluated in time.
Wishing him a quick recovery. If you have any more questions, feel free to ask. Regards.

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