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How Can Incontinence, Loss Of Appetite, Constipation, Low And Changed Voice And Weakness In The Evening And Night Be Managed In An 88-year-old?

My father age 88 years started Parkitidin 10 days back. We are noticing his condition worsening: Here are your current symptoms: 1. Can’t walk 2. No bladder control 3. Loss of appetite 4. Constipation 5. Low and changed voice 6. Energy drops in the evening and night How can we undo these side effects?
Mon, 26 Nov 2018
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Hi,

Constipation, low and changed voice can be due to Hypothyroidism.Go for serum Free T3, Free T4 & TSH.

Anorexia (loss of appetite ) can sometimes be caused by Parkitidin (Amantadine).

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas,
Internal Medicine Specialist
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How Can Incontinence, Loss Of Appetite, Constipation, Low And Changed Voice And Weakness In The Evening And Night Be Managed In An 88-year-old?

Hi, Constipation, low and changed voice can be due to Hypothyroidism.Go for serum Free T3, Free T4 & TSH. Anorexia (loss of appetite ) can sometimes be caused by Parkitidin (Amantadine). Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Tushar Kanti Biswas, Internal Medicine Specialist