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Hi , I am a 28 year old female. From tomorrow I am experiencing shortness of breath constantly when walking in the room more. I also have a light needle like pain in the left hand fingers and near the left armpit for a few seconds tomorrow all day but today it has gone. I am also having some gassy and discomfort in stomach.Today is the only shortness of breath. BP is 110, 76 , and 92 is the heart rate. I visited a local doctor, he prescribed some anti cold Medicine and suggest steaming and avoiding cold food products.
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Hello, I am Dr. Romain Rajan, General Physician.
I understand your concern. Shortness of breath at rest or while walking indoors should always be taken seriously, especially when associated with chest or arm sensations, even if mild and short-lived. Sometimes gas, acidity, or anxiety can mimic these symptoms, but it is also important to rule out heart or lung causes.
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Advices
⢠Continue the prescribed medicines for cold as advised by your local doctor
⢠Avoid heavy, oily, or spicy meals which can worsen gas and chest discomfort
⢠Stay well hydrated and get adequate rest
⢠Keep a log of when the breathlessness occurs and how long it lasts
What to Monitor
⢠Whether breathlessness improves after steam inhalation and rest
⢠Any recurrence of left arm pain, chest heaviness, or palpitations
⢠Fever, cough with phlegm, or worsening congestion
Management
Since your BP and heart rate are stable, immediate emergency is less likely, but persistent shortness of breath should not be ignored. If symptoms continue beyond 1â2 days, an ECG, chest X-ray, and blood tests may be required to rule out underlying causes.
When to Consult a Doctor Immediately
⢠If shortness of breath worsens or occurs even at rest
⢠If you develop chest pain, heaviness, or pain radiating to the left arm/jaw
⢠If you feel dizziness, fainting, or rapid heartbeat
Every patientâs situation is unique. While cold and gas can explain some symptoms, it is best to get evaluated promptly to rule out heart or lung conditions.
ð You can connect with me on Practo or WhatsApp at 85271646 seven seven for prescription adjustments and guidance on required tests.
Take care, wishing you good health.
Best regards,
Dr. Romain Rajan
General Physician
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Please share detailed medical history of breathlessness. Then I can help you further.
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Kindly take paid consultation
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Anxiety, gastritis.
Change life style n diet plan drastically.
First.
Nexpro RD40 ONE IN EMPTY STOMACH FOR 7 days.
Mucain gel 10ml without water nothing by mouth till 30min can be taken 3to 4times.
Bland diet.
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Continue treatment as advised by treating physician.
Take an ECG since you are having breathlessness on exertion and left arm pain so as to rule out cardiac issues though you are not in a risk category.
U may also need antacids for bloating sensation.
Consult
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Contact me for better evaluation and treatment.
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Contact for further evaluation and treatment
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Based on your symptoms, your pain in the arm and armpit is most likely due to simple muscular strain. However, because you are experiencing shortness of breath as well, it’s important to be cautious. Please get an ECG done to rule out any heart-related issues. Once you have the results, share more details about your symptoms and medications with me so I can guide you further. Your gas and digestive discomfort can also be addressed after we review your overall health.
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Hey, dear female. You already visited doctor. Do you need any advice? If yes, kindly consult with me on 94 two six eight six 78 nine six.
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As advised by your doctor take steam inhalation
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Dr. Manoj Kumar
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10 yrs exp
Dehradun
Need few more details
Kindly consult
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Dr. Chaithra H
General Physician
5 yrs exp
Bangalore
Cetrrzine 5mg during night
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Dr. Achutha Devi N
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3 yrs exp
Madurai
Continue the treatment
Pls take ECG , mam - mandatory
Can take gelusil before food three times a day for severe stomach pain
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ECG - must mam
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pls take ECG and consult me through practo ,mam
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Dr. Amulya
General Physician
1 yrs exp
Mysore
Continue the treatment given by your doctor for 3more days ,
Along with those tablets take these
Cap omez 20mg 1-0-0 before food 5days
Tab diclo 1-0-0 before food 5days
Bp and heart rate is normal
Required more history, hence connect with me through practo for detailed consultation
Next Steps
get ecg and chest x ray
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
General Physician
6 yrs exp
Jhunjhunu
Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Vinod Kumar Verma
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9 yrs exp
Gurgaon
-According to your query and sign and symptom you want to know about the cause and Treatment of disease as you have mentioned as above as -
-Please take consultation for better evaluation and best Treatment as it need complete history of patient as personal and family history.
Please follow good life style as
• take plenty of fluid and
• take less spicy and fatty foods and
• take home made food only and
do exercise regularly with yoga and meditation and
• keep positive attitude to fight any disease and any problem of your life . ....
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