[32F] Experiencing night sweats, unexplained bruising, and shoulder pain

What might be happening

Based on the symptoms you've described, a few conditions could be considered:

• Hypothyroidism: This is a condition where your thyroid gland doesn't produce enough thyroid hormones. Symptoms can include fatigue, feeling cold, and unexplained weight gain. However, night sweats are not typically associated with hypothyroidism.

  • Treatment typically involves taking a daily hormone replacement tablet called levothyroxine to raise your thyroid hormone levels.

• Anemia: This is a condition characterized by a decrease in the total amount of red blood cells or hemoglobin in the blood, or a lowered ability of the blood to carry oxygen. Symptoms can include fatigue, feeling cold, and bruising easily. However, night sweats are not typically associated with anemia.

  • Treatment depends on the cause of the anemia, but may include dietary changes, supplements, medications, procedures, or surgery to treat blood loss.

• Lymphoma: This is a type of cancer that begins in infection-fighting cells of the immune system, called lymphocytes. Symptoms can include fatigue, night sweats, unexplained weight loss, and swollen lymph nodes. However, you have not reported weight loss or swollen lymph nodes.

  • Treatment typically involves chemotherapy, radiation therapy, and in some cases stem cell transplant.

• Infection: Certain bacterial or viral infections can cause night sweats, fatigue, and sometimes bruising. However, you have not reported any other symptoms such as fever, cough, or diarrhea that are commonly associated with infections.

  • Treatment depends on the type of infection, but may include antibiotics or antiviral medications.

What you can do

Given the symptoms you've described, it's important to seek medical attention. Please schedule an appointment with your healthcare provider as soon as possible. They may want to conduct further tests to determine the cause of your symptoms.

What you should look out for

If you experience any of the following symptoms, seek immediate medical attention:

• Severe pain or swelling in your neck or shoulder
• Difficulty breathing or swallowing
• Unexplained weight loss
• Persistent fever or night sweats
• Swelling in your lymph nodes (these are small, bean-shaped glands throughout your body)

Please remember that while I strive to provide accurate information, I'm not a doctor and this advice should not replace a consultation with a healthcare professional.