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What Causes Shortness Of Breath In A Patient With Cervical Spinal Stenosis?
Question: I just spent 3 days in the hospital due to shortness of breath upon excertion. I would appreciate if you would look at my previous questions.
the only lead we have right now is a protrusion at c5 c6. Cervical spinal stenosis. evaluated white blood count.
do any of these finds explain my ongoing symptoms?
the only lead we have right now is a protrusion at c5 c6. Cervical spinal stenosis. evaluated white blood count.
do any of these finds explain my ongoing symptoms?
Brief Answer:
Cervical spondylitis not causes herniation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. Shortness of breath is not cause by cervical problem. Most common causes of breathlessness is following.
1. Anxiety
2.lung infection
3.heart problem
so I would recommend you to please answers my questions
1.Are you having difficulty in sleep or stress?
2.Are you a smoker?
3.Since when you are having this problem?
Please send me answers of these questions. I will try my best to help you. thanks
Cervical spondylitis not causes herniation
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
I have studied your case. Shortness of breath is not cause by cervical problem. Most common causes of breathlessness is following.
1. Anxiety
2.lung infection
3.heart problem
so I would recommend you to please answers my questions
1.Are you having difficulty in sleep or stress?
2.Are you a smoker?
3.Since when you are having this problem?
Please send me answers of these questions. I will try my best to help you. thanks
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I have a follow-up appointment with the pulmonalgist this week to run breathing function test. I am getting decent sleep and nothing outside regular work stress.
I am not a smoker and never have been.
the breathing issue has been developing since January.
I am also interested in your opinion if the cervical issues mentioned could be causing the weakness, headaches, fatigue and occasional stomach issues.
I am not a smoker and never have been.
the breathing issue has been developing since January.
I am also interested in your opinion if the cervical issues mentioned could be causing the weakness, headaches, fatigue and occasional stomach issues.
Brief Answer:
None of these symptoms are caused by cervical spondyltis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Headache, fatigue or weakness is not caused by cervical spondylitis.So most probably it is caused by anxiety or stress. It is good that you are having appointment with a chest specialist. I feel that your work stress is causing all these symptoms. So I would recommend you to take Alprax 0.25 mg tablet one daily at night time.
Also avoid undue workout or travelling. Proper rest and sleep will be helpful for you. No harm in taking psychiatric opinion.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
None of these symptoms are caused by cervical spondyltis
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Headache, fatigue or weakness is not caused by cervical spondylitis.So most probably it is caused by anxiety or stress. It is good that you are having appointment with a chest specialist. I feel that your work stress is causing all these symptoms. So I would recommend you to take Alprax 0.25 mg tablet one daily at night time.
Also avoid undue workout or travelling. Proper rest and sleep will be helpful for you. No harm in taking psychiatric opinion.
I hope this answer will be useful for you. Let me know if there is any other followup questions.
thanks
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Sharma
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
Practicing since :2002
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