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My husband is suddenly extremely weak and can't eat!

Male, 75, non-smoker.

My husband has barely been eating for the past three days. He says he can't hold the food down and that he feels like regurgitating as soon as he eats (dry heaves). So I've been making him soups and pureed food, but he just eats baby portions.

He's got a mild fever, which the acetaminophe/paracetamol he's taking helps with. He's been taking it for the past 6 months since the onset of covid complaining from headaches.

Constant urination.

And now more recently he isn't able to stand or even go to the bathroom without help. He is laying down all the time eyes closed.

We went to the doctor 2 times and they say there is nothing wrong with him. Last time, they prescribed acetaminophen/paracetamol, azithromycin and cough syrup.

Based on the above symptoms, what do you think could be the reason? They extremely worried. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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Hello and welcome to the forum.  We're sorry to hear about your husband.  Is there an update on his health? The most important thing is hydration.  We can go for a bit of time on limited food, however, dehydration can have dire consequences.  
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