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What Causes Lethargy,dry Cough And Loss Of Appetite?
I am 39 years old, 5'2", 170 lbs. I have high blood pressure. I just lost a baby in April after 5 mounths. I had a urinary tract infection last week, it feels better. I am weak, dry cough, dry mouth, no appetite, low grade fever, and shivers. What is going on?
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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Weakness could be from anemia or secondary to infection....
As you are having fever and cough better to consult physician or pulmonologoist for following work up...
-Auscultation
-Chest x ray
-CBC ...
If pneumonic consolidation present than sputum examination done and suitable antibiotic started....
Avoid smoking if habit
Take one tsp turmeric powder with milk daily...
Take care
Hope this will help you
Weakness could be from anemia or secondary to infection....
As you are having fever and cough better to consult physician or pulmonologoist for following work up...
-Auscultation
-Chest x ray
-CBC ...
If pneumonic consolidation present than sputum examination done and suitable antibiotic started....
Avoid smoking if habit
Take one tsp turmeric powder with milk daily...
Take care
Hope this will help you
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