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Arthritis (Expert Forum)
hot face and bottom of feet, extreme lethargy
Answered by
Kevin Pho, MD - Internal Medicine
Kevin Pho, MD
Boston - MA
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Doctor's Answer
by Kevin Pho, MD, Jun 01, 2005 12:00AM
, Jun 01, 2005 12:00AM
The symptoms that you describe are pretty vague and can be caused by a variety of conditions.
Pain behind the right ear can be caused by infection - either internal or external ear infection. Less commonly, it can spread - leading to a condition known as mastoiditis, which is an infection of the mastoid bone in the skull.
I would consider being evaluated to ensure an infection isn't being missed.
As for the hot face and hot bottoms of the feet. Tough to say without examination. A variety of neuropathies or nerve condtions can lead to this. Diabetes would be a leading cause of these nerve disorders. You can consider a blood test to screen for diabetes, as well as a blood count and ANA level (looking for rheumatological disorders). A referral to a neurologist can be considered if the tests remain non-revealing.
You can discuss these options with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
Pain behind the right ear can be caused by infection - either internal or external ear infection. Less commonly, it can spread - leading to a condition known as mastoiditis, which is an infection of the mastoid bone in the skull.
I would consider being evaluated to ensure an infection isn't being missed.
As for the hot face and hot bottoms of the feet. Tough to say without examination. A variety of neuropathies or nerve condtions can lead to this. Diabetes would be a leading cause of these nerve disorders. You can consider a blood test to screen for diabetes, as well as a blood count and ANA level (looking for rheumatological disorders). A referral to a neurologist can be considered if the tests remain non-revealing.
You can discuss these options with your personal physician.
Followup with your personal physician is essential.
This answer is not intended as and does not substitute for medical advice - the information presented is for patient education only. Please see your personal physician for further evaluation of your individual case.
Kevin, M.D.
Medical Weblog:
kevinmd_b
