Narcolepsy, depression, and severe flushing in an obese man.
Fatimo BiobakuAdel HannaGeorge MatthewsSandeep DhindsaParesh DandonaPublished in: Clinical case reports (2020)
Hypogonadism as a cause of depression, daytime sleepiness, and flushing is often missed in young males. Our case report highlights the importance of screening for hypogonadotropic hypogonadism and its treatment in symptomatic men with severe obesity, especially if they have depression, excessive sleepiness, and narcolepsy.
Keyphrases
- sleep quality
- obstructive sleep apnea
- depressive symptoms
- case report
- metabolic syndrome
- weight loss
- type diabetes
- weight gain
- replacement therapy
- early onset
- sleep apnea
- insulin resistance
- physical activity
- positive airway pressure
- middle aged
- body mass index
- bariatric surgery
- drug induced
- obese patients
- skeletal muscle