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95 year old. developed gigantic appetite - 6 tins soup, drankwhole pot of cream between 9pmand 10am- tried to eat frozen meal having already eatenmeal?

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Dr. Lisa Oldson answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Thyroid or other: See a doctor for some basic testing. Thyroid and fasting blood sugar should be checked, among others. Some people overeat with depression, another common problem in the elderly.

Answered 7/14/2013

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