15th February 2025

A 65 year-old gentleman has been admitted.

A 65 year-old gentleman has been admitted. He is malnourished and needs to be prompted to eat or drink. His mood is both subjectively and objectively low. When you speak to him, he states that he cannot digest food as his organs are decaying and that he “feels like a zombie”. What is the likely diagnosis?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.