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What Causes Lethargy?
Question: My spouse feels lathargic as if she were drugged or drunk but she neither consumed drugs or alcohol. Her body is hypersensitive
Brief Answer:
Following advice...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
What she is experiencing is called mood disorders which is a common finding in women her age (around menopause age). However other causes are to be excluded especially low thyroid function (hypothyrosis).
If she was my patient I would recommend to do:
- Blood work including thyroid hormone levels
- ECG
- Chest x ray
- Abdominal ultrasound
If everything is ok then her symptoms are related to mood change from menopause.
Hope this will be of help!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice...
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
What she is experiencing is called mood disorders which is a common finding in women her age (around menopause age). However other causes are to be excluded especially low thyroid function (hypothyrosis).
If she was my patient I would recommend to do:
- Blood work including thyroid hormone levels
- ECG
- Chest x ray
- Abdominal ultrasound
If everything is ok then her symptoms are related to mood change from menopause.
Hope this will be of help!
Dr. Shehu
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