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How Can headache And Fatigue In An Elderly Person Be Treated?
My father(80 yrs old) has had a headache everyday for over a month. He has had 3 episodes of double vision also. He complains of being cold. He is very fatigued and is walking very slow. CT scan was fine. He is scheduled for U/S of carotid arteries this week, and MRI of brain next week. He has no appetite, and has lost about 4 lbs in the last week.
Also, check his blood sugar levels because he may be diabetic. Also, iron deficiency anemia is a possible factor of tiredness and fatigue. He may need to take oral supplements.
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Dr. Olgeta Xhufka,
General & Family Physician
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How Can headache And Fatigue In An Elderly Person Be Treated?
Hello, I would suggest also to check his thyroid hormone levels because hyperthyroidism may be a cause of fatigue and tiredness. Also, check his blood sugar levels because he may be diabetic. Also, iron deficiency anemia is a possible factor of tiredness and fatigue. He may need to take oral supplements. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician