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What Causes Increased Sleepiness And Cold Intolerance Post Tongue Cancer Treatment?

Hi, my dad finished his treatment for t4 base of the tongue cancer 4 weeks ago (6 weeks radiotherapy/ chemo), however the last week he is sleeping constantly I mean he is only awake for 5 hours max in 24 hours he says he is constantly cold ...is this normal he also looks very pale.
Thu, 15 Nov 2018
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Hello,

Consult a physician and get evaluated.

We have to rule out possibilities like hypothyroidism and anemia.

You have to get a complete blood count and thyroid function test.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Shinas Hussain,
General & Family Physician
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What Causes Increased Sleepiness And Cold Intolerance Post Tongue Cancer Treatment?

Hello, Consult a physician and get evaluated. We have to rule out possibilities like hypothyroidism and anemia. You have to get a complete blood count and thyroid function test. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician