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Why Does My Bedridden Father Refuse To Eat ?

hi ! my father, who is 70 years old has been bedridden for a year now. then lately, like 2 days ago, he refused to eat anything. i don t understand what he is going through. what sohuld i do?
Mon, 30 Jan 2012
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Read your prob, this happen mostly during old age or in case of any chronic diease. as he has bad ridden so there may be some abdominal prob. consult with your doc n start proper treatment. you should start intravenous neutrition as per advise.
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Why Does My Bedridden Father Refuse To Eat ?

Hi Welcome to HCM Read your prob, this happen mostly during old age or in case of any chronic diease. as he has bad ridden so there may be some abdominal prob. consult with your doc n start proper treatment. you should start intravenous neutrition as per advise.