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What Causes A Constant Change In Body Temperature?
My dad is 76yrs he s get very cold and shakes and them get really hot sweats a lot, no appetite, seems to talk a lot the doctor gave him 1000mg of antibiotics which he started taking 4 days but no change he s had it before but they don t know what it is. Do have any idea. Thanks
Wed, 18 Feb 2015
Thanks for your question.
In this elderly age group few things should be considered for your dad problem (1) Temperature regulation system in body might be affected
(2) Hypothyroidism
(3) Hypoglycemia
So I advice you to go to your doctor for further blood investigations; TSH, Blood sugars fasting and post prandial
Review back to me with results.
Hope I answered your concern. Let me know still you have anymore concerns.
In this elderly age group few things should be considered for your dad problem (1) Temperature regulation system in body might be affected
(2) Hypothyroidism
(3) Hypoglycemia
So I advice you to go to your doctor for further blood investigations; TSH, Blood sugars fasting and post prandial
Review back to me with results.
Hope I answered your concern. Let me know still you have anymore concerns.
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