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What Causes Swollen Lymph Glands In Neck, Breathlessness, Cough And Chest Pain?
Question: hi, i have swollen lymph glands in my neck, i am suffering with breathlessness, cough and have lack of apetite. i also get pains in my chest. this has been going on forover 12 months but my doctor is not listening to me ?? i am in the process of changing my doctor. It is affecting my work. i also get headaches a lot and suffervwith dizzy spells and visual disturbance
Brief Answer:
Considerations.
Detailed Answer:
hello and thanks for the query,
these symptoms have many features of a panic disorder. if this is at all a consideration there may be some excellent treatment options in the form of oral medications. if this is really not a consideration in your opinion then we must consider some other possibilities.
you have multiple symptoms and it is essential that you establish care with a physician whom you feel comfortable with.
you will likely need a lab evaluation to rule out metabolic changes which might be playing a role.
finally it is imperative that you exercise each and every day for at least 30 minutes. if you are not exercising I suggest you consider generating a diet and exercise plan also.
thanks for your query,
sincerely,
dr Galamaga
Considerations.
Detailed Answer:
hello and thanks for the query,
these symptoms have many features of a panic disorder. if this is at all a consideration there may be some excellent treatment options in the form of oral medications. if this is really not a consideration in your opinion then we must consider some other possibilities.
you have multiple symptoms and it is essential that you establish care with a physician whom you feel comfortable with.
you will likely need a lab evaluation to rule out metabolic changes which might be playing a role.
finally it is imperative that you exercise each and every day for at least 30 minutes. if you are not exercising I suggest you consider generating a diet and exercise plan also.
thanks for your query,
sincerely,
dr Galamaga
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I dont think my previous message was specific enough, I have swollen neck and and face, i also have itchy skin especially on y face, i do not use make up or cream any longer as i thought this may have been a cause. But i do not think that is the case here are a list of all of the symptoms i have as well as the swelling:
• Dizzy spells / funny turns
• Disturbed vision
• Headaches
• Neck / face / hands keeps swelling
• Chest pains
• Aching under right breast
• Pains in stomach
• Right side swells can be painful/uncomfortable
• Wheezing Breathless/ short of breath
• cough
• Feeling tired
• Loss of appetite
• Feeling full after half a sandwich
• Feeling sick ALL of the time (whether I eat or not)
• Being sick of a morning (not every morning)
• Very Loose bowels (had an accident on way to work) (had problems while at work)
• Itching
• Dizzy spells / funny turns
• Disturbed vision
• Headaches
• Neck / face / hands keeps swelling
• Chest pains
• Aching under right breast
• Pains in stomach
• Right side swells can be painful/uncomfortable
• Wheezing Breathless/ short of breath
• cough
• Feeling tired
• Loss of appetite
• Feeling full after half a sandwich
• Feeling sick ALL of the time (whether I eat or not)
• Being sick of a morning (not every morning)
• Very Loose bowels (had an accident on way to work) (had problems while at work)
• Itching
Brief Answer:
Followup
Detailed Answer:
thanks for the followup.
the scope of your symptoms is somewhat generalized. this means that there may be more than one active process contributing to this. things that come to mind include: thyroid dysfunction, chronic viral infection, vitamin B or D deficiency, electrolyte imbalance, gluten or food sensitivity or possibly depression in addition to possible cardiovascular disease.
with the above concerns in mind, I suggest that you approach a good internist for a comprehensive exam, evaluation and consideration of what may be going on and how it can be addressed.
I can appreciate that you are dealing with a stressful situation and that you're motivated to feel better. I am sure you will feel better - just may take some time.
thanks again for your query,
sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
Followup
Detailed Answer:
thanks for the followup.
the scope of your symptoms is somewhat generalized. this means that there may be more than one active process contributing to this. things that come to mind include: thyroid dysfunction, chronic viral infection, vitamin B or D deficiency, electrolyte imbalance, gluten or food sensitivity or possibly depression in addition to possible cardiovascular disease.
with the above concerns in mind, I suggest that you approach a good internist for a comprehensive exam, evaluation and consideration of what may be going on and how it can be addressed.
I can appreciate that you are dealing with a stressful situation and that you're motivated to feel better. I am sure you will feel better - just may take some time.
thanks again for your query,
sincerely,
Dr Galamaga
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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