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What Causes Low Oxygen Levels?
Question: I have been experiencing symptoms of low oxygen level in my blood 91 reading range of 12.6 hemoglobin
Also very tired all the time but negative on Epstein-Barr Virus PCR. I have a frequent bloody nose every three days and bleeds profusely. Can you tell me why my oxygen level is of a smoker when I do not smoke.
My cognitive abilities are low function and have used a sleep apnea machine for 9 months.
Also I am a type 2 diabetes. AC1 7 range.
Atorvastatin 40 mg- 1X daily
Ezetimibe 10mg 1x daily
Esomeprazole Mag DR 40 mg- 1X daily
Fenofibric Acid- 135mg Tri glycerides 1x/daily
Januvia 100 mg 1X Daily
Metformin HCL ER 500 mg 2X/day
Tamsulosin HCL .4mg 1X at night
Clonazepam 1 mg- generally 1X
Anastrozole 1 mg .5 mg 2x week 3-4 days apart
Testosterone injections 1x week
Also very tired all the time but negative on Epstein-Barr Virus PCR. I have a frequent bloody nose every three days and bleeds profusely. Can you tell me why my oxygen level is of a smoker when I do not smoke.
My cognitive abilities are low function and have used a sleep apnea machine for 9 months.
Also I am a type 2 diabetes. AC1 7 range.
Atorvastatin 40 mg- 1X daily
Ezetimibe 10mg 1x daily
Esomeprazole Mag DR 40 mg- 1X daily
Fenofibric Acid- 135mg Tri glycerides 1x/daily
Januvia 100 mg 1X Daily
Metformin HCL ER 500 mg 2X/day
Tamsulosin HCL .4mg 1X at night
Clonazepam 1 mg- generally 1X
Anastrozole 1 mg .5 mg 2x week 3-4 days apart
Testosterone injections 1x week
Brief Answer:
lung problem needs to be sorted out
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Low oxygen levels can be caused by many lung problems, not just smoking. You need to see a pulmonologist to sort this out. You will probably need a CT or MRI of the lungs.
For example, some people get diseases like COPD (usually caused by smoking) even if they do not smoke. Other people get pulmonary fibrosis or other problems that may be associated with occupational or environmental exposures.
Your low hemoglobin is probably from the nose bleeds so seeing an ENT doctor to help get the nose bleeds stopped is also a good idea.
Regards
Dr. Robinson
lung problem needs to be sorted out
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Low oxygen levels can be caused by many lung problems, not just smoking. You need to see a pulmonologist to sort this out. You will probably need a CT or MRI of the lungs.
For example, some people get diseases like COPD (usually caused by smoking) even if they do not smoke. Other people get pulmonary fibrosis or other problems that may be associated with occupational or environmental exposures.
Your low hemoglobin is probably from the nose bleeds so seeing an ENT doctor to help get the nose bleeds stopped is also a good idea.
Regards
Dr. Robinson
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