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You probably aren't doctors, but I'd like something to guide me in the right direction here. We can't go see a doctor.
My fifteen year old brother has been expiriencing the following symptoms:
Complete exhaustion, weight loss, loss of appetite, waking up confused, bouts of “unbearable” pain in the middle of the night, and sometimes feeling so weak that he collapses.
We're trying to save some money for the hospital, but is there any websites or diagnosises I can look at for htis?
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Hey,
I'm really sorry to hear about your brother. What kind of pain is he expereincing…is it in his stomach, head, leg, ???
These symptoms are pretty serious and he really should go to see a physician.
If the pain he’s having are stomach pains…feels like acid reflux he could have an gastric ulcer, but it could be something more serious like cancer. Hate to throw that word out there…I really hope its something minor.
ideal of luck!
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I'm new to this, so I'm not sure how to write back to you…I hope you get this:)
yes, cancer usually is more focused-depending where it is, and if it has metastasized. Look into fibromyalgia- it is characterized by widespread pain, fatigue, trouble sleeping, etc. Best of luck! Report Abuse
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It would be helpful if you could give a very detailed explanation of this pain.
Where is it? Does it radiate or is it confined to one spot?
Describe the quality of the pain, using words like 'burning, aching, throbbing, crushing' etc. He needs to describe WHAT it feels like, just saying it hurts is not specific enough.
What makes the pain start, and what makes it worse? What makes it feel better, and what makes it go away? Example - positioning, movement, medications, distraction, time of day, eating, anything - what makes it happen and what makes it superior?
Identifying the pain is going to be a big part of trying to guess what's wrong with him. Make sure your brother describes it himself, don't decide for him. You can't feel it, no matter how well you understand him.
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Your parents need to take him to the hospital tonight. They’ve several financial aid programs that can help with the bill and any medications he needs. We don't have insurance for my husband and he has some medical issues he needed taken care of. He just talked to our doctor and found out that he qualified for a program that allows him totally free care from our physician and the hospital that put physician is affiliated with for 6 months. He also gets his blood tests, MRI, and X-rays done for free. He has to have surgery on the 16th and the surgeon that’s doing it also offered the same financial aid so he gets the surgery covered as well. There is no reason for your brother not to see a doctor with these symptoms going on. There’s help out there, you just have to do some asking and you will find it.
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Actually, you don't have to “diet” per se to lose weight, I read this at the web resource in the box below, they have a lot of instruction, I shed 5 pounds by following their helpful advice.
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Perhaps Chronic Fatigue Syndrome? A person with CFS will often be very fatigued for no particular reason, have pain in the lymph nodes, and have mental “fogginess.”
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There's “WEB MD”. Google that. It's a place to begin.