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Is It Normal To Have Lack Of Energy And Mood Variation At The Age Of 56 ?

I am a 56 year old male slightly over weigh , ( around 20 lbs ) , at this age Ihave a lack of energy and am moody, so Iwas thinking about testostrone boost from doctor , is it just a test or is there more i should be looking into Ieat right as of late stopped drinking and work out as much as I can.
Sat, 19 Apr 2014
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Lack of energy & mood swings are more in elderly people because,
_ Physical illnesses:Many a times medical conditions like hypothyroidism/general weakness/calcium,vitamin D defficiensy/chronic illnesses of pertaining to digestion,respiration ,heart conditions/ Diabetes/hypothyroidism /can lead to such condition in old age.your weight faveurs last two conditions.
- Psychological depression :By this time active life time is over,& one can find that the economic plans of life has been shed aside,more over chances of unsatisfaction about relationships/friendships/children being engaged in building their own future & all of the things together result in loosing respect in family/society & so lac of interest & energy along with mood swings.
* I would like to advice you for-
- Full health check up and needful investigations as advised by a physician.
- Effective control of any health problem under expert guidance.
- Seek psychiatrist's consultation/counseling for changing moods
- have company of same age group people,engage in work/hobbies of your interest.
- Have a healthy lifestyle,exercises,meditation & adopt positive thinking.

However Injection testesteron will boost up physical ability temporarily.
Thanks.
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Is It Normal To Have Lack Of Energy And Mood Variation At The Age Of 56 ?

Hi Lack of energy & mood swings are more in elderly people because, _ Physical illnesses:Many a times medical conditions like hypothyroidism/general weakness/calcium,vitamin D defficiensy/chronic illnesses of pertaining to digestion,respiration ,heart conditions/ Diabetes/hypothyroidism /can lead to such condition in old age.your weight faveurs last two conditions. - Psychological depression :By this time active life time is over,& one can find that the economic plans of life has been shed aside,more over chances of unsatisfaction about relationships/friendships/children being engaged in building their own future & all of the things together result in loosing respect in family/society & so lac of interest & energy along with mood swings. * I would like to advice you for- - Full health check up and needful investigations as advised by a physician. - Effective control of any health problem under expert guidance. - Seek psychiatrist s consultation/counseling for changing moods - have company of same age group people,engage in work/hobbies of your interest. - Have a healthy lifestyle,exercises,meditation & adopt positive thinking. However Injection testesteron will boost up physical ability temporarily. Thanks.