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What Causes Difficulty In Completing Thoughts And Sentences In An Elderly Person?
My 80 year old father had an episode today where he had trouble completing his thoughts and sentences causing him frustration. It has happened at least 2 times in the last 36 hours. He has also been having nose bleeds and has some issues with diabetes and blood sugar.
Thu, 10 May 2018
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This could be just a normal bit of forgetting or it could be a sign of something more serious like stroke or dementia beginning. It would be good for him to see a doctor for an exam and some blood tests to make sure there is nothing like thyroid disorder.
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Dr. Kathy Robinson
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
This could be just a normal bit of forgetting or it could be a sign of something more serious like stroke or dementia beginning. It would be good for him to see a doctor for an exam and some blood tests to make sure there is nothing like thyroid disorder.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Kathy Robinson
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