What Causes Extremely Irritated Eyes, Fatigue And Headaches?

Posted on Thu, 19 Mar 2015

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Question : Yes, I believe that there is black mold in my apt.could you tell me the symptoms of this.I have extremely irritated eyes,and just in the last year or so have had extream fatigue along with headaches.Is there a test I can take for this to see if it is from black mold.

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Get done allergic testing for fungus.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Yes, your symptoms might be due to mold.
But they can be due to other causes also.
Get done allergic testing for fungus.
Because mold allergy cause similar symptoms.
So if your allergic test is positive then your symptoms are due to molda only.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.

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