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What Causes Frequent Bacterial Infections?
Question: I am constantly getting viral or bacterial infections that take too long to recover from. During January I have been ill three out of four weeks with bronchitis and stomach virus. I was sick one-fourth of the time in 2014. My current doctor (D.O.) just tells me I have X and gives me what cures most people in a few days. Mine drags on. I think there must be something wrong with my immune system or I wouldn't catch everything. I haven't always been like this. I am 78 years old. What sort of doctor should I see? Thanks.
Brief Answer:
An Internist will be able to sort out your problem
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
Your frequent infection may mean that you may have a condition like diabetes.
You should see a specialist in Internal Medicine who will examine you and do appropriate tests to determine the cause of your frequent infections.
Take care
An Internist will be able to sort out your problem
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
I understand your concern.
Your frequent infection may mean that you may have a condition like diabetes.
You should see a specialist in Internal Medicine who will examine you and do appropriate tests to determine the cause of your frequent infections.
Take care
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