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What Could Cause Continued Flu Like Symptoms?
Hi, my husband has been sick for the past 6 weeks with different flu-like symptoms, like a sore throat, fatigue, tight chest, etc. He took antibiotics and finished the course about a week ago. Recently, his chest has become cold to the touch and he feels cold but he also wakes up drenched in sweat. I am concerned. He is seeing his doctor tomorrow but I can't find anything online to explain what a cold chest/stomach could signify.
He is 34, 6'2, 185 lbs and in good health otherwise. Eats well and exercises, although he tends to overwork.
He is 34, 6'2, 185 lbs and in good health otherwise. Eats well and exercises, although he tends to overwork.
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Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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working atmosphere of the patient must be checked. some times metal fumes, metal dusts, dust (allergen also) cause constant irritation and flue like condition. if the atmosphere is well then see for folic acid or vitamin B-12 deficiency, because deficiency of this nutrients can cause sore throat repeatedly.
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