Maybe someone can give me some insight on this issue. I'm wondering if blood tests can detect viruses. I know they can pick up HIV/Aids but what about others? I'm asking because i was extremely sick for 2 weeks and had gone to the hospital 5 times. They checked my heart (ECG) did the routine blood work and everything came back ok. I know I was not having panic attacks because I was sick felt like I had Mono or the flu and was dizzy, sweating from my palms and underneath my arms, also was extremely weak couldn't take a shower even, breathing was laboured. My body was also turning ice cold and shaky throughout the day and I was losing my appetite. I finally after exhausting the hospital route and feeling like I was getting even sicker went to a Natropathic Dr. who said my liver was affected and I had a virus aswell he gave me something for my Autonomic nervous system, liver and to clear the virus. I started stabalizing a bit but I was wondering how the hospital missed the problem?
2007-02-25 09:26:40 · 2 answers · asked by Bewell B 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
If flu was suspected, they should have done a nasal swab.
2007-02-25 09:34:03 · answer #1 · answered by classic 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they have very few tests for viruses. even worse, if they don't know "virus" is the number one prognosis. the second most common is to blame it on stress, nerves, etc. a doctor just isn't going to tell you that s/he doesn't have a clue. It's bad for business.
2007-02-25 17:37:43 · answer #2 · answered by Scott K 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋