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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Weakness?
Question: 63 yo male experiencing shortness of breath with any exertion, wheeze total lack of energy had lymph nodes biopsy 2 weeks ago benign general anestesia no complications was my 42 major surgery history of PE had nerve ablsion in my lower back the first week of XXXXXXX just can't get going again. Just a bad month or do I need to give the healing more time?
Brief Answer:
Tests would help
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
It would be good to have some tests done - a chest X ray and lung function test.
These would show whether you have a primary lung problem. A blood test d dimer would be helpful in excluding a PE.
Take care.
Tests would help
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM and thanks for your query.
It would be good to have some tests done - a chest X ray and lung function test.
These would show whether you have a primary lung problem. A blood test d dimer would be helpful in excluding a PE.
Take care.
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