Overweight. Heaviness In The Chest, Fatigue. Causes?

Posted on Sun, 22 Apr 2012

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Sun, 22 Apr 2012 Answered on

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Question : Why am I tired all the time and have a heavyness in my chest
I know that I am over weight but have been able to perform many tasks inside the home and outside. When I wake up I am tired and want to go back to bed, which I sometimes do.

Answered by Dr. Pavan Kumar Gupta (36 minutes later)

Hello and thanks for the query.
I understand your concern and will try my best to help you.
I need certain informations from you before being able to narrow down the possible causes for your problem
Since when you are having this problem?
Do you have any associated diarrhea or pain abdomen?
Do you suffer from joint pains or muscle pains or headache?
Do you snore heavily?
Do you take excessive alcohol or smoke?
Do you suffer from hypothyroidism,diabetes,hypertension or hypercholesteremia and taking any medication for these?
Do you suffer an overwhelming urge to move your legs constantly or have pain in legs or calf muscles?
Do you suffer from any anxiety or depression?
Have you consulted any doctor for this problem and got any investigation done?
Please supply these informations so that we can proceed ahead with our discussion.
Waiting for your reply
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar