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What Causes Excessive Fatigue And Drowsiness In A Heart Patient With Arthritis?
Excessive tiredness, sleep needed about every 2 to 3 hours. When I lay down I fall sound asleep for about 1 hour. Always tired, heavy eyelid feeling. This behavior has started within the past 3 to 4 months. I am 85 years old. I have a heart condition and arthritis and take several medications that can cause tiredness and dizziness but I have been on these medications for a very long time. Had a cardiac oablation done in September of 2013; could this have been the start of this tiredness & dizziness? Thank you.
Mon, 3 Oct 2016
Hi,
Your complaints may be caused by some abnormalities such as low Hemoglobin or electrolyte disturbances, also abnormal glucose values may cause such complaints.
I would advise you to have done complete blood count, serum electrolytes and glucose. Also monitor your blood pressure and pulse for a week.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
Your complaints may be caused by some abnormalities such as low Hemoglobin or electrolyte disturbances, also abnormal glucose values may cause such complaints.
I would advise you to have done complete blood count, serum electrolytes and glucose. Also monitor your blood pressure and pulse for a week.
Take care
Come back if you have any further questions
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