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Suggest Treatment For Severe Fatigue And Weakness

My husband is 79 years old and has been having these symptoms. Extreme fatigue, wanting to sleep all the time, no appetite, weakness, shaky at times, gags but not throw up, sweats, and we had a blood drawn yesterday which shows elevated white count. 18,000 Can you offer information?
Wed, 20 Sep 2017
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Hello
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

Severe fatigue,sweats ,nausea and increased WBC count can be due to any infection present in body.It can be viral or bacterial.

Basic blood workout and detailed physical examination by physician needs to be done first.
He needs to undergo investigations like blood smear for malaria,Widal test for typhoid,liver function tests for hepatitis,urine test for urinary infection.
Any infection can present atypically in this age.
Offer him with plenty of fluids to maintain hydration.
Small frequent meals and soft to semi solid well cooked food recommended as he has loss of appetite.
Further management depends upon the diagnosis.Antibiotic course may be needed for 7-10 days.

Hope I answered your query.
Wish him good health.

Thanks and regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Fatigue And Weakness

Hello I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Severe fatigue,sweats ,nausea and increased WBC count can be due to any infection present in body.It can be viral or bacterial. Basic blood workout and detailed physical examination by physician needs to be done first. He needs to undergo investigations like blood smear for malaria,Widal test for typhoid,liver function tests for hepatitis,urine test for urinary infection. Any infection can present atypically in this age. Offer him with plenty of fluids to maintain hydration. Small frequent meals and soft to semi solid well cooked food recommended as he has loss of appetite. Further management depends upon the diagnosis.Antibiotic course may be needed for 7-10 days. Hope I answered your query. Wish him good health. Thanks and regards.