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Excessive yawning and tiredness.
From past 1 month I am having on and off shortness of breathe but it has decreased now but now from past 5 days I am having tiredness and excessive yawnings.Yawnings are more at night and I am taking sufficient sleep of 8-9 hrs.I am also having health anxiety from past few months.I had CBC,LFT 3 months ago which was normal.My Hb was 16 and RBC was 5.17 and WBC were 7500.So what could be the reason?
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First you should consult to doctor for shortness of breath which was your previous concern, what was the reason of shortness of breath
Rest for excessive yawning could be due to Sleep deprivation
* Fatigue
* Boredom
* Anxiety or emotional stress
* Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA)
* Narcolepsy
* Insomnia
* Circadian rhythm disorders
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Please consult to physicians for complete workup in your case
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It can be due to some other factors like Anxiety . Pulmonary function test should be done for rule out other things
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Could be due to anxiety, due to indigestion, even heart problem.
Drink more water, avoid taking meals late in evening and heavy meals in evening.
Get thyroid profile, ecg, echo, done and share results.
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You are having Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), which is effectively treated using a combination of psychotherapy, targeted medication, and lifestyle adjustments.
Initially incorporating daily habits can significantly reduce your anxiety. They are physical Activity. Regular aerobic exercise (like brisk walking or yoga) is a powerful stress reducer that triggers the release of mood-boosting endorphins.
Dietary Adjustments: Cut back on caffeine, sugar, and alcohol, as they can trigger or worsen anxiety and panic symptoms.
Relaxation Techniques: Practice mindfulness, deep breathing exercises, or the "3-3-3 rule" (identifying three things you see, three sounds you hear, and moving three body parts) to ground yourself during acute anxious episodes.
Sleep Hygiene: Establish a strict, restful sleep schedule, as fatigue frequently exacerbates anxiety.
If this fails we can start with psychotherapy and medication.
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Kindly do connect and consult with me for better treatment plan and advice on your case
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Your blood counts are reassuringly normal â with Hb of 16 and a normal CBC, anemia and infection are clearly ruled out. Given the combination of intermittent shortness of breath, excessive yawning, tiredness, and a known background of health anxiety, this pattern is very consistent with anxiety-related breathing dysregulation. In anxiety, the breathing rhythm can subtly shift, causing slight overbreathing or altered CO2 levels, which the body tries to correct through increased yawning â this is a recognized and common mechanism in people experiencing health anxiety.
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Getting a thyroid profile (TSH) and Vitamin D and B12 levels done would help rule out metabolic causes of fatigue. If those are normal, working on the underlying health anxiety with a doctor or counselor will likely resolve these symptoms significantly. Please consult me directly on Practo for a detailed evaluation.
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Clinical examination is necessary
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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance.
Feel free to consult me for further assistance.
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Check your bmi first if it's high try to reduce it
Do exercise atleast 30 min a day Eat healthy
Include more protein and fiber in your diet try to reduce carbohydrates and cut down your sugar
Did u check your thyroid if not get ur thyroid profile
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Increase your work time...engage in some positive things
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Do thyroid profile
Your weight??
Any history of snoring ?
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Yawning is a normal life.
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Reports that you have provided are normal.
What is your weight.
Recent weight gain, high BMI and central obesity can cause Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), which may cause your symptoms.
Check your vitals like BP, heart rate and ECG to look for cardiac cause of breathlessness.
Check thyroid function test as well.
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Do consult
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Clinical examination needed in your case.
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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue.
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Suhelali Shaikh
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Solapur
21 years old male , if he is overweight it could be cause , if weight is in limit range , then it could be depends on habits life style , as you having history of anxiety, you must concern with psychiatrist doctor , your labs has done 3 months ago , it might be not same now , you have to repeat it ,
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if overweight have to control weight ,
repeat blood test.,
concern with psychiatrist doctor
if having any habits have to stop it ,
also can go through sleep cycle test ,
concern with chest physician , do chest xray ,
do pranayam , breathing exercise
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Dr. Komal Sharma
General Physician
Delhi
Excessive yawning and fatigue despite adequate sleep can occur due to several reasons, including:
Stress and anxiety (especially health anxiety)
Poor sleep quality despite adequate sleep duration
Vitamin deficiencies (Vitamin B12, Vitamin D)
Thyroid disorders
Post-viral fatigue
Less commonly, cardiac, respiratory, or neurological conditions
Since your CBC was normal 3 months ago and hemoglobin was adequate, anemia is less likely.
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CBC, Thyroid Profile (TSH), Vitamin B12 and Vitamin D levels.
Regular exercise and good sleep hygiene.
Evaluation for anxiety/stress if symptoms persist.
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If you develop persistent shortness of breath, chest pain, fainting episodes, or worsening fatigue, seek medical attention promptly.
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Do physical activities
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Dr. Sindura P
General Practitioner
8 yrs exp
Kozhikode
Since the symptoms started one month ago,better do CBC once more. The result 3 month ago can be very different from present situation.Recent viral infections can cause fatigue in recovery phase.Also check oxygen saturation. 8-9 hours of sleep doesn't mean a person is getting good quality sleep.You mentioned health anxiety.The yawning can happen in stress.
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CBC, SpO2
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Jhansi
Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Green leafy vegetables more
Fiber meal
Walk
Do connect and consult
Will help you
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
General Physician
18 yrs exp
Hyderabad
OSA
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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4 yrs exp
Jaipur
Do consult
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Dr. Nazarudeen Jahamgeer
General Physician
2 yrs exp
Kollam
You have to give history .evaluation only this information we can't get in to any conclusion, for future needs consult i am here to help you
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Dr. Balbeer Singh
General Physician
27 yrs exp
Ghaziabad
There can be multiple reasons - like faulty lifestyle (like late night activities etc) , obesity , anxiety & stress . Proper history & examination can only help in diagnosing the problem
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Dr. Manish Chandra Jha
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Delhi
Excessive yawning, tiredness, and intermittent shortness of breath can be associated with anxiety, stress, fatigue, vitamin deficiencies or other underlying conditions.
A detailed clinical evaluation may be needed to identify the exact cause. If you would like a proper assessment and personalized advice, you can consult me online
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