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What Causes Increased Body Temperature During Postural Changes?
Question: Hi, anytime I lay down or lean my head back my whole body heats up, my nose swells and my ears get very hot - eventually leads to me sweating when I sleep. I've tried all positions to sleep to no avail. Any ideas what could be causing this? Thanks
Brief Answer:
it could be several possibilities.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,welcome to health care magic-- it could be several possibilities.
It could be rise in blood pressure--can you check your blood pressure --sitting, standing and lying? We may have to do a 24 hour ambulatory BP examination also.
It could be increase in thyroid activity--get your thyroid function tests.
It could be Adrenal problem--get your urinary VMA and abdominal sonography done.
It could be autonomic neuropathy.
Are you on any medication?
Do you smoke?
Please discuss all these possibilities with your doctor.
Regards
it could be several possibilities.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,welcome to health care magic-- it could be several possibilities.
It could be rise in blood pressure--can you check your blood pressure --sitting, standing and lying? We may have to do a 24 hour ambulatory BP examination also.
It could be increase in thyroid activity--get your thyroid function tests.
It could be Adrenal problem--get your urinary VMA and abdominal sonography done.
It could be autonomic neuropathy.
Are you on any medication?
Do you smoke?
Please discuss all these possibilities with your doctor.
Regards
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