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My dad sleeps a lot, lost a lot of weight, he don't eat. somethings he can't remember?

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Dr. Darrell Herrington answered

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See the doctor: He needs a complete evaluation. He may have something fairly simple like a low-grade infection, or something more complex. It could be as serious as cancer, but even that can be overcome. Take him in today.

Answered 11/15/2012

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My dad sleeps a lot, lost a lot of weight, he don't eat. somethings he can't remember?

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