What Causes Weight Loss, Sore Throat And Increased Susceptibility To Common Cold?

Posted on Wed, 31 May 2017

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Question : Weight loss, sore throat and increased susceptibility to cold are indicative of what ailment?

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (9 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Welcome and thanks for your query.
Your symptoms of weight loss, sore throat and susceptibility to cold are not specific for any particular illness but can occur in a number of conditions like diabetes which impairs your immunity and makes you susceptible to infections like sore throat.
It would be good to get a complete blood count, ESR, a fasting blood sugar and urine examination.
I shall be happy to interpret the results for you.
Take care

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