I’ve Been Having A Drowning Sensation For The Last Three

Posted on Wed, 5 Feb 2020

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Question : I’ve been having a drowning sensation for the last three months. It feels like I’m full with water and I can’t catch my breath. Again, this has been happening for three months. I’ve been to five emergency rooms and have had multiples x-rays and d-dimer tests done. Is something being missed? Would a ct scan bring to light anything that is being missed?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (34 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No, CT won't give you additional information.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your question on Ask a doctor forum.
I can understand your concern.
Normal chest x ray, d dimer reports multiple times is sufficient to rule out major heart and lung related diseases.
So no need to worry for any major illness.
CT scan will not give you any additional information.
So no need for CT scan when you have normal chest x ray and D dimer reports.
Please let me know if you have stressful life.
I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Drkaushal85 (3 minutes later)

Thank you for your response. Does a d-dimer rule out an embolism or any blood clot?

Answered by Dr. Drkaushal85 (1 minute later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, negative d dimer and chest x ray rule out Pulmonary embolism.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for your follow up question on Ask a doctor forum.
Yes, negative d dimer multiple times rules out blood clot.
Along with medicines this, normal chest x ray rule out Pulmonary embolism.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana