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What Causes Insomnia Along With Fatigue And Appetite Loss?

Hello, I am asking for your help in identifying what could be causing the following symptoms in my 61 year old, white, brother. He has been feeling poorly for about 10 days and we are unable to determine the problem. Loss of sleep (wakes frequently during the night or even naps), fatigue, loss of appetite, occasional nausea, increased blood pressure. Has stopped taking medication for blood pressure per doctor s direction. Went to hospital with low heart rate and vomiting 4 days ago. Blood work showed only low sodium, but that is back to normal now.
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Hello and thank you for turning to HCM for your health issues!
First of all, it is obvious that you care very much for your brother and this is a very good thing. Therefore, I will try to give you an exact answer about your question.
From what you told in your story, I think that the best explanation could be depression. All these symptoms and signs are found among depressed people, including problems of the digestive tract.
Therefore, I recommend you to see a doctor (a psychologist, for example) in order to determine the health condition of your brother and proceed with the appropriate treatment.
I am sure that your brother will recover and he will be happy again!
I wish you the best!
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What Causes Insomnia Along With Fatigue And Appetite Loss?

Hello and thank you for turning to HCM for your health issues! First of all, it is obvious that you care very much for your brother and this is a very good thing. Therefore, I will try to give you an exact answer about your question. From what you told in your story, I think that the best explanation could be depression. All these symptoms and signs are found among depressed people, including problems of the digestive tract. Therefore, I recommend you to see a doctor (a psychologist, for example) in order to determine the health condition of your brother and proceed with the appropriate treatment. I am sure that your brother will recover and he will be happy again! I wish you the best!