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What Causes Shortness Of Breath Along With Swelling In The Ankles?

I have swoolen ankles fairly regularly, I have had lymes disiese once that hospitalized me ,because I was blacking out. it had affected my heart. that was treated, however I fear I may have it again. sometimes in bed I feel short of breath, just lately. I smoked over 30 years but quit 4 nmonthes ago. I am fairly active 5 11 and 185lbs
Thu, 5 Dec 2019
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Hi,

Based on the history you have shared, you need to have echocardiogram as soon as possible to look for any signs of heart failure.

Also, Lyme's disease and history of smoking both can contribute towards heart-related complications. EKG to look for any signs of heart block or arrhythmia etc may be needed.

If these are unremarkable local examination, uric acid levels, renal and liver function tests as well as albumin levels in blood and urine may be needed.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath Along With Swelling In The Ankles?

Hi, Based on the history you have shared, you need to have echocardiogram as soon as possible to look for any signs of heart failure. Also, Lyme s disease and history of smoking both can contribute towards heart-related complications. EKG to look for any signs of heart block or arrhythmia etc may be needed. If these are unremarkable local examination, uric acid levels, renal and liver function tests as well as albumin levels in blood and urine may be needed. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Saddiq Ulabidin, General & Family Physician