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What Causes Fatigue And Shortness Of Breath?
I am severely fatigued from 3 1/2 days clean out of years accumulation in garage/work area following my husbands death 4 mos ago. I can t seem to shake the extreme tiredness that almost becomes nauseous without sitting. Initially I was also ver sore from strained muscles, joints but that has improved somewhat. I do hv a little shortness of breath. I was diagnosed several yrs ago with mild aortic regurgitation.
Tue, 5 Dec 2017
Hello,
Thank you for your query.
Yes you are right to be alerted to this tiredness.
It could be that the regurgitation has worsened or that you have developed some degree of heart failure due to it.
*how old are you?
*what is your height and weight?
*do you smoke or consume alcohol?
*do you any other medical issues or take any medications?
I recommend :
-a physician consult and a cardiologist opinion.
-an echocardiogram and electrocardiogram
-blood tests (lipid profile, complete blood count, kidney and liver function tests, blood glucose levels, thyroid hormone profile).
-chest xray if needed
Based on these, we can arrive at a diagnosis.
If you get breathless or dizzy or experience chest discomfort /pain or any unexplained digestion troubles, visit the Er right away.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you good health
Thank you for your query.
Yes you are right to be alerted to this tiredness.
It could be that the regurgitation has worsened or that you have developed some degree of heart failure due to it.
*how old are you?
*what is your height and weight?
*do you smoke or consume alcohol?
*do you any other medical issues or take any medications?
I recommend :
-a physician consult and a cardiologist opinion.
-an echocardiogram and electrocardiogram
-blood tests (lipid profile, complete blood count, kidney and liver function tests, blood glucose levels, thyroid hormone profile).
-chest xray if needed
Based on these, we can arrive at a diagnosis.
If you get breathless or dizzy or experience chest discomfort /pain or any unexplained digestion troubles, visit the Er right away.
Hope this helps. Please let me know if there is anything else I can help you with.
Wish you good health
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