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What Causes Extreme Tiredness In Elderly?

my dad who is 76 is suddently experiencing tiredness and finding difficulty in performing his regular activities, got a master check up done and nothing wrong in the reports, we have taken a brain scan
and consulting a neurologist
what would be the likely issues?
Mon, 8 Sep 2014
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HI
Thanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic .

There is many causes of extreme tiredness like anemia , heart problem , kidney problem , liver problem , Vitamin deficiency , depression .

If at all you have got master health check up then most of the causes would have been ruled out . Still I would like to look into the reports.

Most likely Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3 tests would have not been done , so if not done kindly get those also . Also one of the cause of extreme tiredness is depression , so if you feel your dad's mood is low or he is not eating well get one Psychiatrist consult also.

Any clarifications or Queries feel free to ask.
Happy to help you.
Regards.
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What Causes Extreme Tiredness In Elderly?

HI Thanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic . There is many causes of extreme tiredness like anemia , heart problem , kidney problem , liver problem , Vitamin deficiency , depression . If at all you have got master health check up then most of the causes would have been ruled out . Still I would like to look into the reports. Most likely Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3 tests would have not been done , so if not done kindly get those also . Also one of the cause of extreme tiredness is depression , so if you feel your dad s mood is low or he is not eating well get one Psychiatrist consult also. Any clarifications or Queries feel free to ask. Happy to help you. Regards.