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What Cause Eating Disorders With A Dry Mouth?

My father, 83, has little interest in eating for the last month or so. He says he gets full very fast - doesn t eat much as has been losing weight. It was about a month ago that he had a seizure and he says that since then food doesn t have much taste. He has diabetes and lately its been quite a challenge to keep his sugar down - some 300 readings. His mouth also seems dry, but that could be due to an elevated sugar level. We ve been trying to convince him make an appointment with his doctor. The internet is full of reasons for these symptoms...what comes to mind for you?
Tue, 23 Jun 2015
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Hello dear,
I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Your father is having very high sugar.
High sugar in elderly lead to dehydration and ketoacidosis leading to nausea, vomiting decreased appetite.
You must consult a doctor to get proper examination and evaluation.
Loss of weight, decreased appetite have to be evaluated.
History of seizure is also of concern.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr Neeraj Kumar
Neurologist
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What Cause Eating Disorders With A Dry Mouth?

Hello dear, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns. Your father is having very high sugar. High sugar in elderly lead to dehydration and ketoacidosis leading to nausea, vomiting decreased appetite. You must consult a doctor to get proper examination and evaluation. Loss of weight, decreased appetite have to be evaluated. History of seizure is also of concern. Hope you found the answer helpful. Regards Dr Neeraj Kumar Neurologist