Can Fever Lead To Excessive Tiredness, Sleepiness And Disturbed State Of Mind In A 62 Year Old?

Posted on Wed, 22 Aug 2018

Question: My husband is 62 yrs old. He had been sick. Coughing and has fever. Last night he started saying words that I couldn't understand. He said he is just tired. He slept from 7pm to 4am. I went to work this morning and fell asleep again. Didn't go to work until 1pm. His coworkers and boss called me this afternoon telling me the same thing that I observed, can't form the right words when he is trying to explain something. I took him home , gave him soup and Advil because he has fever again. He is asleep now. Just want to let you know that I can't force him to see a doctor nor go to the hospital. What should I do? I need help!

Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get evaluated by a doctor.

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

I have gone through your question and understand your concern.
He is having delirium.

Infection and fever is causing such a problem.

Better to visit to a doctor and get investigated.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Take care.

Dr. Neeraj Kumar , Neurologist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng