
I Have Been Really Worried About Shortness Of Breath/air Hunger Sensation

Cause this as it is too small. Any advice? I’m suffering with this shortness of breath sensation. Could this be all from my hernia? Had endoscopy and barium swallow to confirm hernia. Also, I have a pulse ox and I put it on my finger when I’m feeling this shortness of breath and it’s 96 ...would go to 95 then back to 96. I’m just really concerned about the “mildly prominent pulmonary artery” that shows on ct scans over the past 8 years or so. I’m worried about pulmonary hypertension. Pulmonary doc and cardiologist that I’ve seen don’t seem to be worried but I’m having this air hunger sensation all day and it’s worrisome.
Yes, gastro doctor is right. This is small hernia, can not cause symptoms.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I have gone through the reports you have attached.
I have gone through the detailed history you have given.
Yes, your gastro doctor is right.
This small hernia can not cause breathing difficulty. It can cause gastric symptoms but not breathing difficulty. So I don't think your respiratory symptoms are due to small hiatus hernia.
And no need to worry for prominent pulmonary artery or prominent cardiac silhouette.
I don't think you have pulmonary hypertension and hence no need for right heart catheterization.
In my opinion, your symptoms are bacause of stress and anxiety, panic.
Are you taking any treatment for anxiety?
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

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