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Why I’m Constantly Exhausted?
Question: I’m a 39y/o male. My chief complaint is that I’m constantly exhausted. Extremely fatigued. I want to do so many things, but I’m in bed more than not the past 6-8 months. Leading up to this I’ve had exercise intolerance since I was young. Also I have fingernail clubbing, low blood ox (range from 88-93% on various pulse odometers), tachycardia (100-130), mild fatty liver and chronic constipation. (I do not drink). Despite all these symptoms, basic lab tests are in range, though RBC always on low side (4.15 now), MCV always on high side (95 now) and MCH on high side (32 now). ECG is ‘normal ‘ except for sinus tachycardia. Chest X-ray is ‘normal.’ Rheumatology work-up is normal.
Brief Answer:
Need further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
In initial phase of lung disease, chest xray may come normal.
So get ct scan chest done.
It will definitely confirm your lung condition.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas
Need further evaluation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
In initial phase of lung disease, chest xray may come normal.
So get ct scan chest done.
It will definitely confirm your lung condition.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas
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Dr. Raju A.T
So your hunch is that it’s pulmonary in nature vs cardiac? Can ECG rule out all heart issues reliably? I also have bouts of dizziness and sometimes chest pain (though that could be GERD which I have). Additionally, this might be related or not, but thought I’d share... I also have splenomegaly and hepatomegaly. (The milder side of moderate). I’ve had a comprehensive metabolic panel which is normal— if money isn’t an option for me what additional tests would you run?
Brief Answer:
Most probably pulmonary
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome To Ask A Doctor Service
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
Most probably pulmonary issue, so first investigation should be ct chest.
Cardiac cause can not be ruled out with ECG, need 2d echocardiography.
So my suggestion, get ct chest and echocardiography done.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas
Most probably pulmonary
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome To Ask A Doctor Service
I have gone through your question, I understand your concern.
Most probably pulmonary issue, so first investigation should be ct chest.
Cardiac cause can not be ruled out with ECG, need 2d echocardiography.
So my suggestion, get ct chest and echocardiography done.
I hope your query is clear now.
Thanks and regards
Dr Diwashish biswas
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Dr. Vaishalee Punj
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