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What Causes Extreme Exhaustion?
Hello. I have a close friend who has been having extreme exhaustion, and a naturopath told her that she thought that she had a retrovirus. She went to a chiropractor today and he did some strength testing and also says that he thinks she has a retrovirus. I just looked this up and it looks like this is a serious problem It talks about HIV and I dont think that she has that unless she can get it from the air. Tell me what you think. Thank you.
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Hello,
Sometimes a viral infection can lead to chronic fatigue. It should not necessarily be a retrovirus or HIV but you can get tested for HIV just to be sure. Also, do a total blood count to check for anemia because it may be a cause of fatigue. Taking iron can solve the problem.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
Sometimes a viral infection can lead to chronic fatigue. It should not necessarily be a retrovirus or HIV but you can get tested for HIV just to be sure. Also, do a total blood count to check for anemia because it may be a cause of fatigue. Taking iron can solve the problem.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr. Olgeta Xhufka, General & Family Physician
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