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Why Is My Father Having Restless Night And Irrelevant Conversations?

My 80 year old Father has had many restless nights for about three weeks. He is now saying random things that are not relevant to our conversation. He also laughs when there is nothing to laugh about. Could you give me some indications as to what may be wrong with him? Thank you.
Mon, 13 Jan 2014
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Dear Friend.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
This kind of situation arise in old age usually due to following reasons :
1. Age related senile dementia
2. Metabolic Disturbances
3. Alzheimer's disease
4. Psychiatric problem.
5. Side effect of some drugs
I would advice you to get him to a Neurologist for diagnosis and treatment.

This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask me through Premium Query directed on my name. I will help you my best.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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Why Is My Father Having Restless Night And Irrelevant Conversations?

Dear Friend. Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern. This kind of situation arise in old age usually due to following reasons : 1. Age related senile dementia 2. Metabolic Disturbances 3. Alzheimer s disease 4. Psychiatric problem. 5. Side effect of some drugs I would advice you to get him to a Neurologist for diagnosis and treatment. This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask me through Premium Query directed on my name. I will help you my best. Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD