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What Causes Large Fluctuations In Body Temperature With Excessive Sweating?

Posted on Wed, 16 Dec 2015

Question: it feels like my body temperature is fluctuating through the coarse of the day. il feel my face heat up & start to sweat almost then it goes away im a 48 yr old man thats overweight

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
need some details to guide you better

Detailed Answer:
Hello

My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. There could be a number of causes including stress. I would be in a better position to guide you anything if you answer following questions please:

1. Since when are you having this problem?
2. any history of sore throat, cough, diarrhea or constipation?
3. are you on any kind of medication?
4. do you have any history of diabetes, hypertension, depression or other illness?
5. any family history of similar illness?
6. have you done any recent journey or sternous activity?
7. any other symptom that you would like to share?

I will be looking forward for the answers to conclude the discussion in the best interest of yours.
Thank You

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (6 hours later)

hello dr. its been for about a week. no sore throat,fever,or bowel problems. im not on any meds.. not sure about diabetes,or hypertension. i twisted my knee & all around knee is tight now but not swollen or bruised. thats the only thing i can think of that is bothering me.. thanks for your time. sincerely XXXX

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Could be infection

Detailed Answer:
hello

Thank you for the answers. I have gone through them. Your symptoms are suggesting altered metabolic rate resulting in fever. Sometimes due to unknown causes or some minor infection(which does not become prominent because of body's strong immunity), body responds in the form fever. You need not to worry. If i were your treating doctor then i would have advised following things:
- Acetaminophen thrice a day for 3 days
- Take adequate rest.

AVOID:
- Sternous activity
- Drinks
- Chilled water

Hopefully it will settle itself in few days. IF conditions remains same or deteriorates then you need to visit hospital for further workup.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (12 hours later)

ok doc thanks for advice.. one last question my knee is all tight around the joint & doesnt bend fully. i know the obvious reason is i need to lose weight but what do you suggest is best to get inflammation down so i can get full flexability in joint again.. thanks XXXX.

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Ibuprofen thrice a day has good anti-inflammatory effect

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thank you for the query. You can ask as many questions as you want. I'll be available 24/7 for you.

For inflammation you can take OTC anti-inflammatory agents like ibuprofen thrice a day(take with food). Along with it:
- Take adequate rest
- take hot water in a rubber bottle and place it over the joint. It will give soothing effect.

I would also suggest you to once get it checked by an Orthopedic Surgeon for his expert opinion. As he is specialized in joints. He will confirm if you need any particular medicine or not.

Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar