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What Causes Weight Loss, Sore Throat And Increased Susceptibility To Common Cold?
Question: Weight loss, sore throat and increased susceptibility to cold are indicative of what ailment?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Your symptoms of weight loss, sore throat and susceptibility to cold are not specific for any particular illness but can occur in a number of conditions like diabetes which impairs your immunity and makes you susceptible to infections like sore throat.
It would be good to get a complete blood count, ESR, a fasting blood sugar and urine examination.
I shall be happy to interpret the results for you.
Take care
Discussion follows
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your query.
Your symptoms of weight loss, sore throat and susceptibility to cold are not specific for any particular illness but can occur in a number of conditions like diabetes which impairs your immunity and makes you susceptible to infections like sore throat.
It would be good to get a complete blood count, ESR, a fasting blood sugar and urine examination.
I shall be happy to interpret the results for you.
Take care
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