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Breathlessness, Worsens After Consuming Caffeine, Chest Pain. Asthma Or Anxiety?
I almost always feel like i cant catch my breath and that im not getting enough air. Even if i amnot doing any physical activites. I could be sitting on my couch watching tv, and i would get this feeling. It also does happen when i am doing physical activities too. I also noticed that it gets a little worse after i consume caffine. I also experience a pain in my chest too. It feels like pressure and like my airways are closed. I am starting to become more and more alarmed every day. I have been to the ER for this problem and i was told that it may be asthma or anxiety . I feel as if it is not anxiety though. I am not really anxious that often. I also have some stomach problems too. After any type of food i eat, my stomach hurts. I also constantly feel fatigued a lot of the time.
Mon, 29 Oct 2012
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You have enumerated too many complaints , but have not said anything else! - you did not mention even your age, or gender; habits or family history and so on....
The complaint also needs further descriptions to suggest the line of approach.
From you say, only wild guess is possible!
You have to investigate your heart, lungs, stomach and nervousness.
ECG, routine and exercise / X-ray chest and spirometry (lung function test) / endoscopy - are some of the things to be done - to exclude or confirm the suspicion.
Instead of Emergency, you should see an Internist. He will be able to guide you with the best approach and treatment.
Take care
Wishing you speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
You have enumerated too many complaints , but have not said anything else! - you did not mention even your age, or gender; habits or family history and so on....
The complaint also needs further descriptions to suggest the line of approach.
From you say, only wild guess is possible!
You have to investigate your heart, lungs, stomach and nervousness.
ECG, routine and exercise / X-ray chest and spirometry (lung function test) / endoscopy - are some of the things to be done - to exclude or confirm the suspicion.
Instead of Emergency, you should see an Internist. He will be able to guide you with the best approach and treatment.
Take care
Wishing you speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Hi
Thanks for your query
Yes this may be due to asthma
You need to consult a pulmonologist
Get yourself locally examined
Go through the spirometry test with bronchodialator reversibility that will conclusively prove asthma
Stomach problem specially GERD can lead to such symptoms.
I think proper investigations by a pulmonologist can solve your problems.
If all the organic causes of your symptoms are excluded then you should consult psychiatrist.
Thank you.
Thanks for your query
Yes this may be due to asthma
You need to consult a pulmonologist
Get yourself locally examined
Go through the spirometry test with bronchodialator reversibility that will conclusively prove asthma
Stomach problem specially GERD can lead to such symptoms.
I think proper investigations by a pulmonologist can solve your problems.
If all the organic causes of your symptoms are excluded then you should consult psychiatrist.
Thank you.
I find this answer helpful
Hello
Get a pulmonary function test done to confirm or rule out asthma. In case of asthma your symptoms will improve after inhalation of bronchodilators. If your PFT is normal and there is no improvement after bronchodilators then anxiety may be a cause.
Feeling hurt after having food each time may be due to some kind of gastric ulcer or anxiety.
I would suggest you to consult a physician for proper clinical examination as asthma can be diagnosed by clinical examination also. Discuss with him about your stomach problem if there is any need of antacid or agents that decreases the acid secretion.
With regards
Get a pulmonary function test done to confirm or rule out asthma. In case of asthma your symptoms will improve after inhalation of bronchodilators. If your PFT is normal and there is no improvement after bronchodilators then anxiety may be a cause.
Feeling hurt after having food each time may be due to some kind of gastric ulcer or anxiety.
I would suggest you to consult a physician for proper clinical examination as asthma can be diagnosed by clinical examination also. Discuss with him about your stomach problem if there is any need of antacid or agents that decreases the acid secretion.
With regards
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Hi,
Thanks for consulting us.
After hearing your symptoms I think it is may be RESPIRATORY SYSTEM PROBLEM more specifically ASTHMA. You should perform -
1. PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST
2. EKG/ECG
3. Complete Blood Count for TLC, DLC, Hb.
Then consult a GP.
For stomach problem you should consult a gastroenterologist. There may be some decrease peristalsis in your gi tract.
Best of luck.
Thanks for consulting us.
After hearing your symptoms I think it is may be RESPIRATORY SYSTEM PROBLEM more specifically ASTHMA. You should perform -
1. PULMONARY FUNCTION TEST
2. EKG/ECG
3. Complete Blood Count for TLC, DLC, Hb.
Then consult a GP.
For stomach problem you should consult a gastroenterologist. There may be some decrease peristalsis in your gi tract.
Best of luck.
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