Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Hot And Cold Flashes Along With Dry Mouth And Appetite Loss?
I am 62, male, and in reasonably good health. Alcohol consumption has become problematic and needs to be addressed, ditto depression. This week a suffered what seems to be an acute anxiety episode. Started on Lorazepam yesterday p.m. and feel much better -- finally slept well last night. Blood samples taken yesterday have all come back normal for serum ALT, creatinine, THS, electrolytes, etc. Persistent symptoms include: rapid hot and cold flashes, large (unprecedented) spikes in BP, dry mouth, and progressive appetite loss over the past week or so. My understanding that these could all be anxiety-driven, but is there something else I should be asking about?
posted on
Tue, 14 Feb 2017
Medically reviewed by
Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Sat, 1 Dec 2018
Answered on
Tue, 4 Dec 2018
Last reviewed on
Hello,
The symptoms are more likely suggestive of alcohol dependency. Consult a psychiatrist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
The symptoms are more likely suggestive of alcohol dependency. Consult a psychiatrist and get evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Loading Online Doctors....