Why is my iPhone 4S suddenly losing charge very rapidly?

I've had my iPhone 4S for 7-8 months & updated to iOS6 recently.  It seemed fine, then suddenly last Friday the battery charge began dropping right before my eyes and continues to do so.  It is also becoming very hot while recharging.
I've tried closing all apps, turned off Location Services, turned the phone off & back on several times, recharge it outside of its case (still very hot), turned off BT & WiFi, etc.  Any ideas what so suddenly caused this issue and why it's getting so hot now when charging?

Making a call is a carrier feature as is SMS.  do you have cellular connection? What sort of SMS plan do you have with your carrier?

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