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What Could Cause Swollen Lymph Nodes, Extreme Fatigue, Headache, Low Appetite And Weight Loss In A 71-year-old?
I am 72 male, type 2 diabetes, have barely been able to get out of bed for 3 weeks. Swollen lymph nodes in neck, extreme fatigue, headache from hell, freezing, sweating, legs tend to give out, I have to force myself to eat. Lost a lot of weight. Have been to the er twice and MRI and CT were normal. My neck feels like it is sprung.
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Wed, 25 Jul 2018
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Hi,
One of the more common causes for your symptoms would be a viral infection. This means that in addition to the imaging studies, you would need a host of blood tests such as complete blood count, ESR (checks for inflammation in the body), electrolyte levels.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James,
General & Family Physician
One of the more common causes for your symptoms would be a viral infection. This means that in addition to the imaging studies, you would need a host of blood tests such as complete blood count, ESR (checks for inflammation in the body), electrolyte levels.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James,
General & Family Physician
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