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What Causes Hot Sweats & Shivers?
I am a 68 year old male & have been sufferring hot sweats & shivers for about 5 months & after numerous consultations nobody seems to be able to diagnose the problem. Top half of my body from head to waist can be sweaty & clammy & the bottom half ice cold or the whole body being ice cold there is no set time scale with this problem it can happen at any time even the taking of a hot drink or hot food can cause the problem.
Tue, 17 Jun 2014
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hot sweats and shivering is a thyroid over activity most likely.get a thyroid functions assessment and seek an endocrinologist for further management.
take care
hot sweats and shivering is a thyroid over activity most likely.get a thyroid functions assessment and seek an endocrinologist for further management.
take care
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