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Cancer. Disoriented, Weak And Has Headaches. Bitter By West Nile Virus?
My Papa is 81 and has had cancer. He is cancer free and they are just checking his blood . He has been disoriented and weak and has been having headaches , also has been having trouble with his eyes, Do you think he could have the west nile virus? He has been bitten while eating grapes at our grapevine.He was disoriented after a few treatments for his cancer but was doing good for weeks. What do you think this could be?
Sat, 12 Oct 2013
Hi, it appears to be the ischemia of the brain due to athirosclerosis, , or infarcts in the brain,or may be natural decline of the natural process.
I advise you to consult a neuro physician for diagnosis and treatment . He may need to have M.R.I. for diagnosis and treatment.
The eye trouble can be corrected by an eye specialist.
Thank you.
I advise you to consult a neuro physician for diagnosis and treatment . He may need to have M.R.I. for diagnosis and treatment.
The eye trouble can be corrected by an eye specialist.
Thank you.
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