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What Do Lethargy, Loss Of Appetite, Hot Flashes And Cold Feet Indicate?

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Posted on Wed, 12 Sep 2018
Question: Male, 62. Active lifestyle.
Suffering 5 days of lethargy, going from bed to couch. Don't feel like I'm getting enough air when I breathe. No appetite. Occasional mild hot flashes. Feet are cold, like poor circulation. No headache, no nausea.
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Answered by Dr. Mirjeta Guni (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:

Further investigations needed.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

There are many pathologies manifested in the symptoms you reported.

Of course, a detailed clinical history and examination, some blood tests (glucose level, renal and liver function, full blood count, ESR, TSH, and electrolytes) are needed.

A cardiac ultrasound (2D-Echocardiography) and a chest X-ray would be also of need in your case to distinguish between cardiac and pulmonary pathologies.

You should see a physician as soon as you can.

Hope I have answered your query.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist
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What Do Lethargy, Loss Of Appetite, Hot Flashes And Cold Feet Indicate?

Brief Answer: Further investigations needed. Detailed Answer: Hi, There are many pathologies manifested in the symptoms you reported. Of course, a detailed clinical history and examination, some blood tests (glucose level, renal and liver function, full blood count, ESR, TSH, and electrolytes) are needed. A cardiac ultrasound (2D-Echocardiography) and a chest X-ray would be also of need in your case to distinguish between cardiac and pulmonary pathologies. You should see a physician as soon as you can. Hope I have answered your query. Take care Regards, Dr Mirjeta Guni, Endocrinologist