Cannabinoids Screen Treatment in India

Patient Name: Aditya Reddy. Age: 68...

Patient Name: Aditya Reddy. Age: 68. Background: Retired civil engineer, widower for five years, lives alone in a suburban home. He has a history of well-controlled Type 2 diabetes and osteoarthritis. Symptoms/History: Aditya presented with significant, unexplained weight loss, profound fatigue, and new-onset confusion and short-term memory lapses. His daughter, who visits weekly, reported he seemed 'spacey' and had lost interest in his garden. A review of his medications revealed no changes. Doctor Recommendation: His internist, Dr. Chen, concerned about the cognitive changes and weight loss, ordered a comprehensive metabolic workup, including a Cannabinoids Screen. Dr. Chen explained gently that while Aditya didn't fit a typical profile, it was a necessary step to rule out accidental ingestion, especially given his living alone, and to focus the diagnostic path. Treatment Experience: Aditya was confused and slightly offended by the request, insisting he 'never touched such things.' He provided a urine sample at the lab, feeling a mix of embarrassment and worry that his doctor suspected him of drug use. Post-Procedure Recovery Outcome: The screen returned negative. This result helped Dr. Chen pivot the investigation, leading to a diagnosis of a severe vitamin B12 deficiency, likely due to age-related malabsorption. Treatment with B12 injections resolved his confusion and fatigue, and he began regaining weight. Emotional Journey: Before the test, Aditya felt a deep sense of vulnerability and fear that his mind was failing, compounded by hurt that his doctor might doubt his character. After the negative result and subsequent correct diagnosis, he felt immense relief. His trust in Dr. Chen was restored, and he shifted from feeling like a suspect to feeling like a patient whose symptoms were being taken seriously and solved.