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What Do Memory Issues And Urinary Incontinence In A Diabetic Suggest?
Question: My husband is 60 he is a diabetic and 340lbs. The past 3 days he has not been himself. Forgeting simple words, tasks and being nasty. Now he is sleeping for 10 hours in his chair and he has wet himself. Help!
I have can't seem to get much of a reaction out of him I am very worried. He has never done this before.
I have can't seem to get much of a reaction out of him I am very worried. He has never done this before.
Brief Answer:
Brain conditions such stroke to be considered ASAP.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
The condition of your husband seems to be serious until proven otherwise.
It is necessary to get evaluated by a Neurologist, or better in terms of time at ER, about conditions such stroke, brain lesions.
Imaging of brain (CT scan, MRI) also is necessary to be done ASAP.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Brain conditions such stroke to be considered ASAP.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
The condition of your husband seems to be serious until proven otherwise.
It is necessary to get evaluated by a Neurologist, or better in terms of time at ER, about conditions such stroke, brain lesions.
Imaging of brain (CT scan, MRI) also is necessary to be done ASAP.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
I know the signs of a stroke and there are no facial drooping. I am going to call the paramedics, thank you
Brief Answer:
Brain function is involved/affected.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Stroke symptoms could be several, not just facial dropping, mood changes, lethargy, seizures etc. cold be some of the symptoms.
Brain tumors also may cause such symptoms, but more gradually.
However, symptoms you describe point towards brain involvement, that's why it is necessary a fast evaluation.
Take care.
Brain function is involved/affected.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.
Stroke symptoms could be several, not just facial dropping, mood changes, lethargy, seizures etc. cold be some of the symptoms.
Brain tumors also may cause such symptoms, but more gradually.
However, symptoms you describe point towards brain involvement, that's why it is necessary a fast evaluation.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Veerisetty Shyamkumar
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