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What Causes Loss Of Concentration In Work And Passive Behavior In An Elderly Person?
Question: I've known my friend for 25 years. He's 62 and the last few years he has become more passive, likes to be alone and isn't really fully engaged in life and work. Are these symptoms to a serious health issue?
Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. First of all i appreciate your concern for your friend. There could be a number of causes for his complaints. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please:
1. Is there any Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness?
2. Observed recent decrease is Appetite or weight?
3. Disturbed Sleep
4. Did he become Anger or irritable?
5. Any recent history of trauma or death of loved one?
6. Is he on any kind of medication?
7. Any family history of diabetes, hypertension, depression/anxiety or any other illness?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
need some details to guide you better
Detailed Answer:
Hello
My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.
I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. First of all i appreciate your concern for your friend. There could be a number of causes for his complaints. I would be in a better position to guide you if you answer following questions please:
1. Is there any Feelings of helplessness and hopelessness?
2. Observed recent decrease is Appetite or weight?
3. Disturbed Sleep
4. Did he become Anger or irritable?
5. Any recent history of trauma or death of loved one?
6. Is he on any kind of medication?
7. Any family history of diabetes, hypertension, depression/anxiety or any other illness?
I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
1. not sure
2. no appetite changes
3. no change in sleep pattern, does go home to take 2-3 hr afternoon naps daily
4. no anger or irritability, has become more passive, was aggressive, not now
5. no history of trauma or death
6. just on heart meds, acid reflux meds.
7. history of heart disease, does have stents, no change here
2. no appetite changes
3. no change in sleep pattern, does go home to take 2-3 hr afternoon naps daily
4. no anger or irritability, has become more passive, was aggressive, not now
5. no history of trauma or death
6. just on heart meds, acid reflux meds.
7. history of heart disease, does have stents, no change here
Brief Answer:
Most probably depression
Detailed Answer:
hello
thank you for getting back with the answers. His signs and symptoms are suggesting depression. There could be multiple causes for it. I would suggest you to take him to a psychiatrist because the medication prescribed for it require prescription. After performing detailed examination doctor will prescribe him anti-depressive medications like SSRIs or TCA. He will also give some behavioral therapies. After start of medication you will observe dramatic improvement in his health. Meanwhile you as a friend need to take care. Try to be with him and share his thoughts. This will help in improving his health as well. suggest him to go out for walk in the evening for 30-45 mins. Change in environment will make him fresh.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
Most probably depression
Detailed Answer:
hello
thank you for getting back with the answers. His signs and symptoms are suggesting depression. There could be multiple causes for it. I would suggest you to take him to a psychiatrist because the medication prescribed for it require prescription. After performing detailed examination doctor will prescribe him anti-depressive medications like SSRIs or TCA. He will also give some behavioral therapies. After start of medication you will observe dramatic improvement in his health. Meanwhile you as a friend need to take care. Try to be with him and share his thoughts. This will help in improving his health as well. suggest him to go out for walk in the evening for 30-45 mins. Change in environment will make him fresh.
Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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