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    Does anyone know what the deal was with Eunuch Hoi's illness? It was a chronic condition that had very strange symptoms, including occasionally full body overheating that required the eunuch to immerse himself in a tub of cold water for relief.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Ken Cheng View Post
    Does anyone know what the deal was with Eunuch Hoi's illness? It was a chronic condition that had very strange symptoms, including occasionally full body overheating that required the eunuch to immerse himself in a tub of cold water for relief.
    Hyperthyroidism? I had always thought that it was a side effect from his martial arts.
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