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What Causes Drastic Fluctuation In Body?

I got a very bad head cold around the first of the year and it hung around for 2 weeks. It has dissipated but one thing that is bothering me is my drastic fluctuations in body temperature. One minute I m freezing under a blanket and the next I m literally sweating to the point that my hair is wet. Should I call my doctor about it?
Thu, 24 Apr 2014
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HI,
I have gone through your question.Your problem is disturbing & troublesome I understand your concern.
Temperature regulation is a task that is undertaken by brain( temperature regulation center), Skin,sweat glands,blood vesles & hormones. It is affected by atmospheric temperature,clothing, water in take, food, exercises.
IN your case it seems to be due to bodily problem like-
- Thyroid problems ,diabetes,Vitamin D deffeciensy, anemia, kidney/liver/lung /heart diseases ,auto immune disease like Lupus erythematus.
- Defective heat loss due to tight,/non absorbing /synthetic dresses, Obesity
- Alcohol abuse,smoking,taking sedatives,diuretics.
I have given you all the list of possibilities just to stress importance of investigtions to pin point the cause & treatment accordingly.
I would therefore advice you to consult a physician for his guidance.
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What Causes Drastic Fluctuation In Body?

HI, I have gone through your question.Your problem is disturbing & troublesome I understand your concern. Temperature regulation is a task that is undertaken by brain( temperature regulation center), Skin,sweat glands,blood vesles & hormones. It is affected by atmospheric temperature,clothing, water in take, food, exercises. IN your case it seems to be due to bodily problem like- - Thyroid problems ,diabetes,Vitamin D deffeciensy, anemia, kidney/liver/lung /heart diseases ,auto immune disease like Lupus erythematus. - Defective heat loss due to tight,/non absorbing /synthetic dresses, Obesity - Alcohol abuse,smoking,taking sedatives,diuretics. I have given you all the list of possibilities just to stress importance of investigtions to pin point the cause & treatment accordingly. I would therefore advice you to consult a physician for his guidance. Thanks