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Are Night Sweats And Chills In A Pulmonary Embolism Patient A Concern?

My husband,age 83, recently was hospitalized for pulmonary embolism now on coumadin plus he was in 3rd degree heart block, and require a pacemaker. Since he has been home, twice he ahs had night sweats,where he feels cold and clammy with significant sweating. He claims he feels fine. Is this concerning, what could be the cause ?
posted on Sun, 11 Sep 2016
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Hello and thanks you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein and I will try to help you as much as I can with my answer.

This is. nonspecific sign and if there are no other symptoms then this should not be concerning and it may be side effect of medications. However,it would be good to check blood picture to rule out some hematologic diseases

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Are Night Sweats And Chills In A Pulmonary Embolism Patient A Concern?

Hello and thanks you for your query. I am Dr. Rommstein and I will try to help you as much as I can with my answer. This is. nonspecific sign and if there are no other symptoms then this should not be concerning and it may be side effect of medications. However,it would be good to check blood picture to rule out some hematologic diseases I hope I have answered you query. If you have any further questions you can contact us. Kindly regards. Wish you a good health.