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What could be the cause of anxiety, cold extremities, and night sweats?

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Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I have been suffering from symptoms such as cold feet and hands, night sweating, anxiety, panic attacks, swollen fingers, and frequent urination. Why so?

Please help.

Answered by Dr. Harshita Sharma

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Harshita Sharma is a compassionate physician with a strong focus on hormonal health and metabolic balance. She supports patients in managing conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, and other endocrine concerns through personalized and holistic care. Known for her patient-centric approach, she emphasizes lifestyle modification, preventive care, and long-term health planning, helping individuals achieve sustainable well-being and improved quality of life.

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Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I went through your query.

I went through your reports (the attachments removed to protect patient's identity).

The hormone profile attached here is indicative of hypothalamic amenorrhea. However one thing to note is that hypothalamic amenorrhea is a diagnosis of exclusion, and other important causes of amenorrhoea must be ruled out. These include polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), premature ovarian insufficiency (which may have a genetic cause, such as Turner’s syndrome), uterine abnormalities (congenital, Asherman’s syndrome), endocrine disorders (thyroid dysfunction, Cushing’s syndrome), hyperprolactinemia, and pituitary tumors. Hence, before confirming the diagnosis of hypothalamic amenorrhea, I would recommend ruling out other possibilities as well.

Your thyroid profile is normal. The attached blood sugars appear normal, too, as is your BMI (body mass index).

But since you are experiencing headaches, that could point to something in the brain as well, so I would recommend a brain MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) as well.

Additionally, to check for any anatomical issues with the ovaries and uterus, the go-to imaging modality is a pelvic ultrasound. The ovarian reserve can be estimated by checking astral follicle count and/or a blood test for anti-mullerian hormone.

I hope this answers your question.

Take care.

Thanks and regards.

Medically reviewed by iCliniq medical review team
Published At March 25, 2024
Reviewed At March 25, 2024

Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Harshita Sharma is a compassionate physician with a strong focus on hormonal health and metabolic balance. She supports patients in managing conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, and other endocrine concerns through personalized and holistic care. Known for her patient-centric approach, she emphasizes lifestyle modification, preventive care, and long-term health planning, helping individuals achieve sustainable well-being and improved quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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Education:

MBBS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Harshita Sharma is a compassionate physician with a strong focus on hormonal health and metabolic balance. She supports patients in managing conditions such as diabetes, thyroid disorders, and other endocrine concerns through personalized and holistic care. Known for her patient-centric approach, she emphasizes lifestyle modification, preventive care, and long-term health planning, helping individuals achieve sustainable well-being and improved quality of life.

This doctor is not available for online consultations on the platform anymore.

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