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Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath And Getting Tired Faster
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I am a 59 year old male, who has done has done physical work most of my life. I have noticed recently that I seem to tire much faster than usual and sometimes have a little shortness of breath ( I have never smoked). I also seem to get somewhat hotter while working than before. Over the last five years I have also gained weight (about 10-15#) 75% of which is around my mid-section. I will admit that up until about five years ago I worked out with weights about three times per week. I am self-employed and do not have medical insurance so I and cannot afford to be running to the doctor and afford the high cost of a bunch of test. Other than the above I feel OK for my age I believe, I a
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I am a 59 year old male, who has done has done physical work most of my life. I have noticed recently that I seem to tire much faster than usual and sometimes have a little shortness of breath ( I have never smoked). I also seem to get somewhat hotter while working than before. Over the last five years I have also gained weight (about 10-15#) 75% of which is around my mid-section. I will admit that up until about five years ago I worked out with weights about three times per week. I am self-employed and do not have medical insurance so I and cannot afford to be running to the doctor and afford the high cost of a bunch of test. Other than the above I feel OK for my age I believe, I a
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Sat, 7 Jun 2014
The changes you are narrating are age related, still to clear the doubts it is advisable to get the following tests done which will clear the picture. You need to go for first of all CBC as having low HB may give rise to abve said symptoms & then considering your age factor get your ECG done which will rule cardiac cause if any & will settele all the doubts in mind.
Considering your previous lifestyl chances of any of the abnormalities are very less and the problems you are facing seem more likely because of your advancing age.
Getting the above said test done will clear the picture & need of further test if any.
Mean while you can start on the multivitamin supplimentation for your early tiredness.
Considering your previous lifestyl chances of any of the abnormalities are very less and the problems you are facing seem more likely because of your advancing age.
Getting the above said test done will clear the picture & need of further test if any.
Mean while you can start on the multivitamin supplimentation for your early tiredness.
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