Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
What Causes Difficulty In Taking Deep Breath?
Ive recently been having a hard time getting a deep breath, also it feels like im losing my breath and it comes with some sharp chest pain on my left side...ive had two ekgs done and chest xrays and all seems normal..it feels like sometimes im going to pass out or stop breathing..i do take xanax for anxiety and it makes me feel batter for a while..is this severe anxiety or do I have a blocked artery or chamber thats causing all of these crazy death like symptoms...
Wed, 23 Mar 2016
Hi,Dear,Thanks for your query to HCM.
Dear I read facts of your query and reviewed it in context to your query health issues.
I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them.
Based on the facts of your query reply is-
Severe Anxiety with Tachycardia? or Atrial fibrillation.
As the ekg is normal in your case, sever anxiety seems to be the cause in your case.
Other causes like Asthma and anemia etc needs to be ruled out.
Consultation from Physician would fix these causes.
Treatment-Suggested-
You need to treat it by-
Rest for 8 hrs.
Restrict Excess of TEA And Coffee.
Vegan,non-spicy / non-fried diet.
Abstinence of anxiety thoughts
Consult and check with Cardiologist and Physician and if need be with psychiatrist doctor.
Just don't worry till you verify with your attending doctors.
Need to Check with Psychiatrist if things don't recover.
-Other causes need to be verified with your family GP doctor, as the facts may be different what you submitted.
-For this Second opinion from PCP-or Gp doctor and if need be with Cardiologist-is needed who would do proper investigation after proper physical assessment to resolve your health issues.
-for early recovery-please follow above do's which would resolve your issues.
Hope this would help you to treat your health issues in the best way possible.
Welcome for any further query in this regard.
Good Day!!
Dr.Savaskar M.N.
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
Dear I read facts of your query and reviewed it in context to your query health issues.
I understood your health concerns and feel Concerned about them.
Based on the facts of your query reply is-
Severe Anxiety with Tachycardia? or Atrial fibrillation.
As the ekg is normal in your case, sever anxiety seems to be the cause in your case.
Other causes like Asthma and anemia etc needs to be ruled out.
Consultation from Physician would fix these causes.
Treatment-Suggested-
You need to treat it by-
Rest for 8 hrs.
Restrict Excess of TEA And Coffee.
Vegan,non-spicy / non-fried diet.
Abstinence of anxiety thoughts
Consult and check with Cardiologist and Physician and if need be with psychiatrist doctor.
Just don't worry till you verify with your attending doctors.
Need to Check with Psychiatrist if things don't recover.
-Other causes need to be verified with your family GP doctor, as the facts may be different what you submitted.
-For this Second opinion from PCP-or Gp doctor and if need be with Cardiologist-is needed who would do proper investigation after proper physical assessment to resolve your health issues.
-for early recovery-please follow above do's which would resolve your issues.
Hope this would help you to treat your health issues in the best way possible.
Welcome for any further query in this regard.
Good Day!!
Dr.Savaskar M.N.
Senior Surgical Specialist
M.S.Genl-CVTS
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]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Anxiety
Loading Online Doctors....