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What Does Chest Pain When Trying For Bowel Movements Indicate?
Question: i have spit up phlegm most of my life pretty much everyday. all of a sudden i have chest pains while trying to pass bowel movements and am short of breath. i feel as if i am only bringing in 70% of the air i did just a few days ago. i had trouble falling asleep yesterday as the position made it slightly harder to breath
I am also taking flonase and belching
I am also taking flonase and belching
Brief Answer:
It could be COPD.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Most probably your symptoms are related to COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
You need to consult your primary care Doctor and have a full check up about this condition.
Check up includes chest x-rays (pulmonary CT is better), pulmonary function tests, blood gases.
These tests results should be discussed with a Pulmonary diseases Doctor, as well as treatment possibilities.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
It could be COPD.
Detailed Answer:
Hi, I have gone through your question and understand your concerns.
Most probably your symptoms are related to COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease).
You need to consult your primary care Doctor and have a full check up about this condition.
Check up includes chest x-rays (pulmonary CT is better), pulmonary function tests, blood gases.
These tests results should be discussed with a Pulmonary diseases Doctor, as well as treatment possibilities.
Hope this answers your question. If you have additional questions or follow up questions then please do not hesitate in writing to us. I will be happy to answer your questions.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Yogesh D
I dont cough up the mucus does that make a difference, this all started suddenly happened 2 days ago after I vomited one night, is it possible this is temperary due to the vomiting. Is there a difference between coughing up the mucus and hocking it up? I'm not hocking up as much mucus would you say its stuck in my lungs?
Brief Answer:
Shortness of breath should be assessed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again and thanks for asking back.
Pulmonary problems after vomiting means there may be aspiration pneumonia that may cause shortness of breath.
If you have to much mucus with no cough, saliva overproduction may be related to gastroesophageal disorders.
Anyway, shortness of breath should be investigated further.
Consult your primary care Doctor.
Hope this helps. Wishing you good health.
Shortness of breath should be assessed.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again and thanks for asking back.
Pulmonary problems after vomiting means there may be aspiration pneumonia that may cause shortness of breath.
If you have to much mucus with no cough, saliva overproduction may be related to gastroesophageal disorders.
Anyway, shortness of breath should be investigated further.
Consult your primary care Doctor.
Hope this helps. Wishing you good health.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Shanthi.E
Last question, I seem to be feeling slightly better if this was a case of aspiration which seems most likely can i wait until Monday to see my primary doctor or should i pay the out of pocket to a go to a hospital clinic?
Brief Answer:
If you feel better you can wait.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
I think you are able to judge by yourself when is the moment to rush into ER.
If you feeling a little better, you can wait till Monday.
If you see no improvement or worsening of your condition, you should get medical evaluation and treatment ASAP.
Hope this helps. Best regards.
If you feel better you can wait.
Detailed Answer:
Hi again.
I think you are able to judge by yourself when is the moment to rush into ER.
If you feeling a little better, you can wait till Monday.
If you see no improvement or worsening of your condition, you should get medical evaluation and treatment ASAP.
Hope this helps. Best regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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