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Will The Tiredness Be Due To Depression?
YES, WHY DO I GET EXTREMELY TIRED EVERY TWO TO THREE MONTS. YES, MY HUSBAND IS IN THE NURSING HOME AND HAS BEEN THERE FOR 5 YERS. IS IT DEPRESSION, AND DO NOT HAVE THE MEANS TO DO AS I WOULD LIKE TO DO. YES, I ALSO BECOME DIZZY AT TIMES. I am 75, but has not occurred until 6 months ag.o
Thu, 17 Jul 2014
hii dear
yes
depression can present with somatic complains like
headache
weakness
easy fatigubility
in fact it is most common presenting complains
but only is not sufficient to make diagnoses
along with that u have depressed mood almost all day and lack of interest in activities
sleep disturbances and loss of apatite
if all are present since 14 days and persistent
than require treatment'
go for evaluation and consult psychiatrist
get well soon
thank you
yes
depression can present with somatic complains like
headache
weakness
easy fatigubility
in fact it is most common presenting complains
but only is not sufficient to make diagnoses
along with that u have depressed mood almost all day and lack of interest in activities
sleep disturbances and loss of apatite
if all are present since 14 days and persistent
than require treatment'
go for evaluation and consult psychiatrist
get well soon
thank you
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