My uncle keeps falling asleep and looks pale. What do I do?

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My uncle keeps falling asleep and looks pale. What do I do?

My uncle comes around to my house every 2-3 weeks but whenever he comes around he just falls asleep. I think hes on medication and he smokes. He falls asleep at 12am most nights and he apparently wakes up at 6am. I'm kind of worried because he looks pale as well. What do I do?

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NeedMedAnswers how is your uncle today. Are your parents aware of his issues. Do you know of any health problems he has?

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I am confused NeedMedAnswers where are the adults in this home? Yes blue8385 poor 13yr old too young to be dealing with this ..I keep checking back as i am worried about this 13yr old too..Please keep us posted on how the situation is.

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Where are your parents? Get him in a cab or Uber it to a Urgent Care or hospital. 53 is too young to have these issues. Pale means issues with his heart or anemia (blood Loss) he could have a undiagnosed GI bleed or some kind of cancer not allowing his bone marrow make blood cells. Or he could be on some kind of medication causing his blood pressure to tank. Do you smell any alcohol? Call 911 if you have too. Also watch a youtube video on how to do CPR. It's all about chest compressions now, and very little mouth to mouth. I wish the best for you and your uncle. You are too young to have this weight on your shoulders.

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How is your uncle today?

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I was just talking to him and he fell asleep mid-sentence... UPDATE: he wobbles when he walks

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NeedMedAnswers...You are such a sweetheart so young & so worried about your uncle..Can you get a adult to get your uncle to make a appointment at the doctors it probably is nothing to worry about may just be low iron that can make you tired to..Please try not to worry & talk to your uncle or your parents let them know you are worried. And yes if he is on other medications that can also make him tired too.

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He is 53 years old. I'm only 13 but I'm worried about him.

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NeedMedAnswers, we need to have more information. Such as how old is your Uncle? if he is in his 80's or 90's, it is very common at that age to nap a lot because the person lived a very long life, they are tired.

What are your Uncles health issues. If he is taking meds for high blood pressure, that also can make you very tired until the doctor adjusts the dosage.

Another thing, your Uncle could be bored. Unless he is up and above moving around, he will doze off [I know I do].

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