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What Causes Fatigue And Appetite Loss?
Should I be concerned about my 88 yr old father s symptoms - feeling weak, not at all hungry, but forced himself to eat a little. Then he has been sleeping all day in his chair or on the couch. He won t eat any dinner, and would only take two swigs of ensure. His weakness is common, and he usually recovers with fluids and/or food. Now he says he has asour taste in his mouth.
Thu, 7 Dec 2017
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If the symptoms recently started, they can be due to a new onset infection such as a viral illness.
If they have been persisting for a long period of time, then he needs to be assessed by his doctor.
This would include physical examination and likely blood tests such as complete blood count.
I hope this helps
If the symptoms recently started, they can be due to a new onset infection such as a viral illness.
If they have been persisting for a long period of time, then he needs to be assessed by his doctor.
This would include physical examination and likely blood tests such as complete blood count.
I hope this helps
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