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My 85 year old grandfather gets tired very easily and nobody knows what to do. what could it be?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tired: Could be several factors causing low energy, from physiological to medications to psychological. Best to have complete workup by his pcp.

Answered 7/31/2012

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My 85 year old grandfather gets tired very easily and nobody knows what to do. what could it be?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

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