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Question: My 50 year old friend that I have known for 4 months,is lightheaded at times,belches at times,is tired and appears intoxicated at times.I"m worried about him.
He also got a DUI a couple of months ago.He had 1-2 beers.He blew below the limit,but blood work showed an extreme level.Could he have a underlying medical condition?He also has dropped 20lbs since I meet him.Hes 6' and dowen to 178-180.
He also got a DUI a couple of months ago.He had 1-2 beers.He blew below the limit,but blood work showed an extreme level.Could he have a underlying medical condition?He also has dropped 20lbs since I meet him.Hes 6' and dowen to 178-180.
Brief Answer:
Following advice...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query very carefully.
What he is experiencing seems to be related to gastrointestinal disorders.
If he was my patient I would recommend to do the following exainations to find out what is causing his symptoms:
- Blood work
- ABdominal ultrasound
- Upper Endoscopy
- Spine x ray
- Audiogram
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query very carefully.
What he is experiencing seems to be related to gastrointestinal disorders.
If he was my patient I would recommend to do the following exainations to find out what is causing his symptoms:
- Blood work
- ABdominal ultrasound
- Upper Endoscopy
- Spine x ray
- Audiogram
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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