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Suggest Treatment For Blood Clot In Lung
I am a 59 year old male. In 2005 I had a major blood clot enter my left lung. I have problems breathing and need to lose a lot of weight. I have been a type 2 diabetic for the past 14 years. How is the best way to lose weight. YYYY@YYYY
Fri, 20 Feb 2015
Are you talking about clot in the airways or in blood vessels of left lung. For clot in blood vessels u should consult a pulmonologist and also a cardiothoracic surgeon for need of any surgical intervention if required.
Avoid severe exertion.
To lose weight have high protein , low carbohydrate diet and do a regular brisk walking for atleast 30 mins 5 times a week.
Have your diabetes under control with regular glucose monitoring
Avoid severe exertion.
To lose weight have high protein , low carbohydrate diet and do a regular brisk walking for atleast 30 mins 5 times a week.
Have your diabetes under control with regular glucose monitoring
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