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Why A 65 Yr Old Who Is Thelassemia Minor Is Also Suffering From Bronchiectasis Is Having Fever , Feeling Fatigue And Hungry ?

Hi My father aged 65 has Thelassemia minor. He is suffering from Bronchiectasis for past 30 years. Lately he has started feeling too much fatigue with 101 degree F temperature. Whatever he eats, just after 1.5 to 2 hours he feels empty stomach and energy loss.
Thu, 19 Jan 2012
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Hi,
Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum

There may be multiple cause of fatigue in your father
•     Thalassemia so get a complete blood count done
•     Fever and fatigue indicate towards the chest infection so consult physician urgently
•     Because of presence of Bronchiectasis there may be laboured breathing leading to exhaustion, fatigue and increase appetite

If his symptoms continue inspite of correction of above things there is need to rule out Depression which can present as increase fatigability and change in appetite.

Wish you Good Health
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Why A 65 Yr Old Who Is Thelassemia Minor Is Also Suffering From Bronchiectasis Is Having Fever , Feeling Fatigue And Hungry ?

Hi, Welcome to HealthcareMagic Forum There may be multiple cause of fatigue in your father • Thalassemia so get a complete blood count done • Fever and fatigue indicate towards the chest infection so consult physician urgently • Because of presence of Bronchiectasis there may be laboured breathing leading to exhaustion, fatigue and increase appetite If his symptoms continue inspite of correction of above things there is need to rule out Depression which can present as increase fatigability and change in appetite. Wish you Good Health