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Elderly pt w/dementia, has been sleeping a lot more lately and may have difficulty opening eyes. reasons?
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Droopy eyes: droopy eyes may be a sign of myasthenia gravis and you should have it looked into make a consult with me.
Answered 5/21/2016
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