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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Extreme Fatigue?
Question: I am 85 years old. I have shortness of breath. I am suffering from extreme fatigue. I am not able to walk from the front yard to the back yard without feeling like I can no longer breath.
Brief Answer:
need further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Common causes of such shortness of breath include heart problems like decreased heart function or anemia. Also, lungs problems like restrictive lung disease in view of obesity needs to be ruled out.
Considering your stress test was normal, you'll need further investigations chest X-ray (PA view), and echocardiography, if not done already. You'll also need hemogram, liver, and kidney function tests. These investigations should lead to a diagnosis and can be treated accordingly. Meanwhile do monitor the BP frequently and it should not be more than 140/90 mmHg.
As of now, you should consume low salt diet, fluid like water tea coffee etc. should be restricted. Also, have a low-calorie intake in order to promote weight loss.
Hope this helps you and feel free to get back if you have any doubts.
Regards
need further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Common causes of such shortness of breath include heart problems like decreased heart function or anemia. Also, lungs problems like restrictive lung disease in view of obesity needs to be ruled out.
Considering your stress test was normal, you'll need further investigations chest X-ray (PA view), and echocardiography, if not done already. You'll also need hemogram, liver, and kidney function tests. These investigations should lead to a diagnosis and can be treated accordingly. Meanwhile do monitor the BP frequently and it should not be more than 140/90 mmHg.
As of now, you should consume low salt diet, fluid like water tea coffee etc. should be restricted. Also, have a low-calorie intake in order to promote weight loss.
Hope this helps you and feel free to get back if you have any doubts.
Regards
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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