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Suggest Treatment For Lower Back Pain And Shortness Of Breath
Question: I have had lower back pain for several years and have been experiencing shortness of breath, dry mouth, sleepiness during the day, The shortness of breath is almost debilitating.
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that the shortness of breath does not seem to be related to the lower back pain.
It could be related to heart failure or a lung disorder.
The increased sleepiness could be related to different possible causes (heart failure, low oxygen levels, pulmonary disease, metabolic disorders, sleep apnea, etc.)
For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- a resting ECG and a cardiac ultrasound to examine your heart function and structure
- a chest X ray study and pulmonary function tests
- complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation
- a lumbar spine X ray study to examine your lower spinal column
- kidney and liver function tests
- fasting glucose.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that the shortness of breath does not seem to be related to the lower back pain.
It could be related to heart failure or a lung disorder.
The increased sleepiness could be related to different possible causes (heart failure, low oxygen levels, pulmonary disease, metabolic disorders, sleep apnea, etc.)
For this reason, I would recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- a resting ECG and a cardiac ultrasound to examine your heart function and structure
- a chest X ray study and pulmonary function tests
- complete blood count, PCR, ESR for inflammation
- a lumbar spine X ray study to examine your lower spinal column
- kidney and liver function tests
- fasting glucose.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above issues.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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