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What Causes Tiredness And Shortness Of Breath?
My son is aged 12 yrs. When he was 6 yrs old a pediatrician had indicated that he is having slight heart murmur problem , but that may be innocent or harmless . Now For some time we notice he get tierd very fast, looks pale & exhausted , has shortness of breath . His weight is less by 8 kgs relative to his age. What should be done ?
Tue, 27 Jun 2017
Such complaints are more commonly due to Anemia. However heart diseases, respiratory diseases can also cause such complaints.
To confirm diagnosis investigations like 2D Echo, X-ray chest, PFT, CBC etc are required.
For 2D Echo you need to consult cardiologist. Cardiologist will to 2D Echocadiography which may identify exact lesion in the heart responsible for mummur and breathlessness etc.
To confirm diagnosis investigations like 2D Echo, X-ray chest, PFT, CBC etc are required.
For 2D Echo you need to consult cardiologist. Cardiologist will to 2D Echocadiography which may identify exact lesion in the heart responsible for mummur and breathlessness etc.
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