HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath And Severe Neck Pain

I am a 42 year old female and have not felt great for the last 4-6 weeks. I am experiencing shortness of breath, low energy level, and an ache in the left side of my neck. I am 5 6 and weigh about 188 which is the most I have ever weighed. I have told myself that I am just out of shape and need to lose some weight. Do I have anything further to be concerned about or should I consult my doctor?
Fri, 16 Oct 2015
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your situation and problem.
Yes, you should definitely consult doctor and rule out cardiac and Pulmonary causes.
Since you are out of shape (obese) and having breathlessness and left sided neck pain, cardiac cause must be rule out first.
So get done ecg and 2d echo.
If both are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis (lung related causes).
Loose weight and follow healthy lifestyle.
Better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath And Severe Neck Pain

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, you should definitely consult doctor and rule out cardiac and Pulmonary causes. Since you are out of shape (obese) and having breathlessness and left sided neck pain, cardiac cause must be rule out first. So get done ecg and 2d echo. If both are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis (lung related causes). Loose weight and follow healthy lifestyle. Better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.