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Suggest Treatment For Shortness Of Breath And Lightheadedness After Bowel Resection
Question: unplanned bowel resection 5 months ago. basically no regular exercise since. recently developed shortness of breath, lightheadedness, even with mild exercise. had recent ekg, echocardiogram, stress test. all normal. doctor suggest PFT test.
Brief Answer:
deconditioning
Detailed Answer:
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I am sorry to hear that you have been experiencing increasing shortness of breath with mild activity. Since this occured only since your recent surgery i think you have become deconditioned. If there was no prior history of smoking then having a PFT will offer no real data. i recommend you start a slow progressive exercise program for 1-2 months and see if your exercise tolerance improves. If not then you can have PFTs done. Waiting will not impact your outcome.
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deconditioning
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for contacting HCM with your health care concerns
I am sorry to hear that you have been experiencing increasing shortness of breath with mild activity. Since this occured only since your recent surgery i think you have become deconditioned. If there was no prior history of smoking then having a PFT will offer no real data. i recommend you start a slow progressive exercise program for 1-2 months and see if your exercise tolerance improves. If not then you can have PFTs done. Waiting will not impact your outcome.
I hope I answered your question. please contact us again if you have any additional questions
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