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I have been experiencing hot and cold flashes for approx 2 weeks, throughout the day & night - then 3 days ago started with severe diarrhea & lithargy?

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Dr. Louise Andrew answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

You need an ED: You have some sort of infection, and probably now also dehydration. You could get much more ill if the diarrhea continues. Don't delay.

Dr Kuitems and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/22/2019

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