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What Causes Lethargy, Slurred Speech And Tiredness?

I am with someone that is lethargic, slurred speech, extremely tired, eyes are distant and not fully coherent. He s a male, 49 years old and has experienced this issue many times. He seems as if he s drunk but says he hasn t had a drink. He doesn t take drugs either. He had trouble making it up the stairs, tripping and not able to stand up straight when he tried to go to the bathroom. He has been depressed and has anxiety. But these episodes happen once and a while and then he conks out for the night. It has even happened during the middle of the day and he will just sleep for hours.
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We understand your concerns
I went through your details. Lethargy, tiredness etc are symptoms of depression and anxiety. But slurred speech and distant eyes etc are more suitable to physical issues like multiple sclerosis or anemia or other wasting diseases or neurological causes. You must consult a doctor for checking his vitals and for necessary further treatment.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
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What Causes Lethargy, Slurred Speech And Tiredness?

Dear user Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. Lethargy, tiredness etc are symptoms of depression and anxiety. But slurred speech and distant eyes etc are more suitable to physical issues like multiple sclerosis or anemia or other wasting diseases or neurological causes. You must consult a doctor for checking his vitals and for necessary further treatment. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.