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What Causes Extreme Heat In Body Of A Prostate Cancer Patient?
Question: I have extreme body heat, no fever and my PCP has checked my thyroid, which is in the normal range. I am 87 years old and have prostate cancer that is stable and a left Kidney nephrostomy tube to relieve pressure on the left ureter
Brief Answer:
Other hormones should be checked
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
You should check other hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone and adrenalin. All these may have effects. Also, tachycardia(rapid heart-rate over a certain range) may lead to such signs as well. So heart diseases should be ruled out as well as some medications which affects heart.
Let me know if you need any further information.
Wish you good health.
Regards
Other hormones should be checked
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome to HCM.
You should check other hormones such as cortisol, aldosterone and adrenalin. All these may have effects. Also, tachycardia(rapid heart-rate over a certain range) may lead to such signs as well. So heart diseases should be ruled out as well as some medications which affects heart.
Let me know if you need any further information.
Wish you good health.
Regards
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