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What Causes Difficulty In Breathing?
The past few weeks I've had trouble breathing. It's more difficult and it hurts in two different places. One while breathing in the other while exhaling. Also I become very dizzy a lot. Everything I stand up or walk up the stairs. I really don't know what this is but it seems to be getting worse. Can you help me?
Sat, 17 Jan 2015
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Increasing shortness of breath needs to be investigated. It could be related to the heart, lungs or due to severe anemia.
To determine the cause your doctor would take a careful history of all of your symptoms and known medical conditions.
You may need investigations such as chest x ray, ECG, full blood count.
This assessment should be done as soon as possible.
I hope this helps
Increasing shortness of breath needs to be investigated. It could be related to the heart, lungs or due to severe anemia.
To determine the cause your doctor would take a careful history of all of your symptoms and known medical conditions.
You may need investigations such as chest x ray, ECG, full blood count.
This assessment should be done as soon as possible.
I hope this helps
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