Question 1

sick fir 5 days now. night sweats, sore throat, chest infection, stiff neck, lethargy, nausea, sore muscles? also headaches and light sensitivity thx

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See a doctor: If you have been sick (crook) for 5 days with those symptoms, it's best you go see a doctor and get checked out straight away.  It could be a viral infection, or something more serious.  You know the 5 most dangerous words in english?  "maybe it will go away.".

Question 2

could a viral infection cause night sweats?

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Yes at times: Most likely your virus.

Question 3

if heart has been ruled out what else could cause lightheadedness, breathlessness, bad breath, excessive sweating, night sweats, chest discomfort behind breast bone, neck pain and upper throat pain under chin? what should i ask to have checked next?

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Your PCP?: If you have a PCP, he/she should be able to help you in managing almost all your symptoms, which are difficult to attribute to any one disease. So let's handle them one at a time. This requires you to make a list by order of  magnitude or severity to your mind. Some of the symptoms suggest an element of stress either in your home or work life. For this I would suggest that you exercise(walk) daily

Question 4

can taking triple strength fish oil cause night sweats?  the sweating only occurs  on the neck and chest.

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Maybe: Anything can cause anything  i always say. But other things can cause night sweats and should be checked into. See your dr.

Question 5

what causes fatigue, night sweats, chest pain, red painful wrinkled toes, vitamin d deficiency and leukocytes in urine?

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Concerning: Your symptoms are concerning for a number of possible illnesses, and definitely needs to be worked up urgently. I would be most concerned for a possible malignancy, or other chronic inflammatory syndrome. Unfortunately, your multiple symptoms make it impossible, to give a specific diagnosis. However these symptoms are serious, and should be Evaluated and worked up as soon as possible

Question 6

what would cause a high hct level for a month and the following symptoms itching/burning of my skin. easy brusing lack of appetite recurring mouth sores extreme fatuige night sweats joint and muscle pain chest pain?

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: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that,what you described warrants that polycythemia vera be ruled out. It would be prudent to consult a hematologist. for info: https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health-topics/polycythemia-vera

Question 7

can a chest infection cause permanent damage?

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Yes: It can cause bronchiectasis when some of the air tubes become blind alleys  when they should be conducting air to your lung tissue.  If may also destroy part of your lungs -depending on the type of infection.

Question 8

does it ever happen that a chest infection cause breathlessness?

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Chest infection: Chest infections if involving the lungs certainly can cause breathlessness.

Question 9

could a chest infection cause shortness of breath?

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Yes: When the lungs are inflammed there are associated signs/symptoms of shortness of breath, cough, wheezing.  It can also be due to your heart if there is decreased blood flow, irregular rhythms, valve problems.  Please speak with your physician for a better diagnosis; they need to see and listen to you.  They may send you for further testing if appropriate.

Question 10

can a chest infection cause tightness of the chest? an on amoxicillin and take a preventer inhaler?

Accepted Answer

Chest infection: Chest infection is a loose term used for pneumonia, bronchitis and sometimes asthma attacks when not sure of the diagnosis. Chest tightness is a symptom of asthma.

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Sick fir 5 days now. night sweats, sore throat, chest infection, stiff neck, lethargy, nausea, sore muscles? also headaches and light sensitivity thx

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Could a viral infection cause night sweats?

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If heart has been ruled out what else could cause lightheadedness, breathlessness, bad breath, excessive sweating, night sweats, chest discomfort behind breast bone, neck pain and upper throat pain under chin? what should i ask to have checked next?

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Can taking triple strength fish oil cause night sweats? the sweating only occurs on the neck and chest.

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What causes fatigue, night sweats, chest pain, red painful wrinkled toes, vitamin d deficiency and leukocytes in urine?

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What would cause a high hct level for a month and the following symptoms itching/burning of my skin. easy brusing lack of appetite recurring mouth sores extreme fatuige night sweats joint and muscle pain chest pain?

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Can a chest infection cause permanent damage?

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Does it ever happen that a chest infection cause breathlessness?

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Can a chest infection cause tightness of the chest? an on amoxicillin and take a preventer inhaler?

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