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Can iron deficiency anemia cause shortness of breath?
Query: Hi doctor, My age is 26 and having iron deficiency anemia. My Hb level is 11 but ferritin 18. Sometimes, I felt shortness of breath. Now, I am taking Iron medicine but when I quit taking iron tablets, my situation gets worse with time. Read Full »
Dr. Goswami Parth Rajendragiri
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You can complete the course of iron medication for two to three months according to your doctor's prescription. It is not advisable to take iron tablet randomly. Usually, at 11 gm Hb level, dyspnea does not occur. For your breathlessness, I suggest you investigate w... Read Full »
I am having a feeling of paralysis of nasal passage. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, For the past week I have been experiencing a “scratchy” feeling on just the left side of my throat right below my Adam’s Apple region. Now, it feels as though whatever it is has transformed into a feeling of paralysis from my voice box up to behind my left nasal pass... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Can you send me a picture of your throat (clear one). I want to see if your posterior pharyngeal wall or tonsils are infected. Are you a diabetic? What problem do you have in your nose? Is it like a nose block? Shortness of breath can be due to nose block as well. Do y... Read Full »
Why does my stress test show abnormality?
Query: Hi doctor,Shortness of breath and rapidly reaching maximum heart rate has been my concern for many years. I turned 50 this year. It is impacting my ability yo exercise, so thought it was time to investigate. I just had a cardiac catheterization test. No blockages were discovered. However, they were ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi,Welcome to icliniq.com.First, you need to be started on medicines called as diuretics like Torsemide 10 mg once a day in the morning and also Amlodipine should be replaced with Beta blockers like Metoprolol XR 25 mg once a day. Both drugs will help you in relief of symptoms and also other benefit... Read Full »
I am experiencing shortness of breath and an increase in blood pressure. What should I do?
Query: Hello doctor, I went to see a doctor a few years ago because I was having breathing problems. He stated that my blood pressure was extremely high (200 /185) mm/hg, so he prescribed 10 mg Lisinopril, 10 mg Amlodipine, and 10 mg Hydrochlorothiazide. I took the medications for two weeks and as the prob... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Assuming that your shortness of breath is persistent and non-episodic, I believe you do not have any other symptoms such as coughing or wheezing. This is caused primarily by diastolic dysfunction. I recommend that yo... Read Full »
What is the cause for mucus, throat pain, and chest pain even after taking antibiotics?
Query: Hello doctor, My girlfriend had mucus, throat pain, shortness of breath, tiredness, chest pain, and a build-up of snot. She had two doses of antibiotics for a chest infection. Done a chest x-ray, it was clear and normal. She was asked to take antihistamines to stop mucus from the back of the throat... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. From your history, it is evident that she has picked up an allergy, which is constantly leading her to develop mucus, and hence, her entire chest is getting congested. Ideally, there is only one thing you can do, and that is to change her atmosphere so that she is no... Read Full »
What my the report suggest about the KCO values and lung clots?
Query: Hello doctor, I have recently visited a cardiologist for shortness of breath, but after doing all cardiac tests, the doctor said I do not have any heart problems. I have done the pulmonary function test (PFT) test, and I will attach the report. The test states mild diffusing capacity of lungs for ca... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. I have gone through the reports you have attached (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Carbon monoxide transfer coefficient (KCO) is the carbon monoxide transfer coefficient. You should get a CT (computed tomography) ... Read Full »
I have burning sensations in the body with numbness. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I have been having burning sensations in my chest, arms, and back, numbness in both sides of face, and shortness of breath. I have also been having weakness of the legs. I went to the ER on sunday and they did not know what is going on. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms are suggestive of possible anxiety. From the other hand vyvanse can lead to such symptoms as a common adverse effect. Coming to this point I would recommend taking Alprazolam at a low dose for anxiety. ... Read Full »
I have shortness of breath and anemia after giving birth. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have: Shortness of breath and ongoing anemia since giving birth. Bruising stomach, right arm and behind the chest. Painful legs. I am attaching files. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Shortness of breath can occur secondary to anemia postpartum and are interrelated. However, bruising of arm and stomach may indicate underlying coagulopathy or embolic phenomena secondary to deep vein thrombosis. On observations in the contrast CT scan attached as abov... Read Full »
I am experiencing in vomit and shortness of breath. Why?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 36-year-old male. I had my checkup and GGT was 51 and ALT was 67 all others were within limits. Now I have a problem of headache, fast heartbeat only when trying to sleep, also feel like my left chest has a lot of gas. Why I am especially worried is I vomited and I highly suspect... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. As per the liver function test (LFT) of your blood, you have a mild increase in GGT (gamma-glutamyl transferase) and ALT (alanine aminotransferase). GGT suggests there is a possibility of mild damage to the liver and biliary system especially due to alcohol. We need to ha... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 24-year-old female and I have been suffering from shortness of breath and chest pain for the past two weeks. The doctor has prescribed me an inhaler for that. Is this because of gastritis or anxiety? Kindly help. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and can understand your health concern. It may be because of anxiety as you told me that you are alright when you are engaged in some work. But still, to rule out asthma I suggest you to get one pulmonary function test and chest X-ray ... Read Full »