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What Cause A Feeling Of Fluid Movement Inside The Body While Breathing?
Question: I have been sick for 6 days. It started with a stuffy nose and then a runny nose. For the past couple of days I have had a cough. My concern now is that when I take a deep breath or I lean back in my chair I can feel what I assume is fluid moving inside my body. Is this something I should go to the Dr. for? I'm a 25 yr old female.
Brief Answer:
Please kindly provide some more information
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I will need some more information regarding your problem so I can give some accurate advise according the information you will give to me.
Do you have fever? Do you have shortness of breath?
Except the fluids moving in your chest, do you feel chest pain?
Have you done any chest x-ray?
Have you have had lung problems before?
Please kindly answer the questions, and I will be happy to give my thoughts on it.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Please kindly provide some more information
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thank you for using HCM to post your health query.
I will need some more information regarding your problem so I can give some accurate advise according the information you will give to me.
Do you have fever? Do you have shortness of breath?
Except the fluids moving in your chest, do you feel chest pain?
Have you done any chest x-ray?
Have you have had lung problems before?
Please kindly answer the questions, and I will be happy to give my thoughts on it.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
I have not checked my temp to know if I have a fever but I have felt warm the past few days. I am getting short of breath much easier than normal.
I don't have any other chest pain.
I have not had a chest x-ray.
I've had whooping cough before but no lung problems.
I don't have any other chest pain.
I have not had a chest x-ray.
I've had whooping cough before but no lung problems.
Brief Answer:
Not much likely to be fluid in lungs, but if still concerned do a x-Ray
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thank you for your follow-up question and the extra information you provided.
The shortness of breath that comes from the fluid in the lungs usually happens while you are at rest, not only when you move. And it is normal to get more breath problems while your nose is blocked.
Also, if there was fluid in your lungs, it is not common to feel the fluid moving. If you have that feeling, that generally comes from the stomach, which is normal.
The fact that you don't have chest pain, its another sign that makes it less likely to not have fluid in the lungs.
The final examination who would tell for sure if you have fluid or not would be a chest x-Ray. Consider it if you still are concerned even after my thoughts above.
But, if you start feeling better in the days to come, then definitely is not possible to have fluid in the lungs.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
Not much likely to be fluid in lungs, but if still concerned do a x-Ray
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear,
Thank you for your follow-up question and the extra information you provided.
The shortness of breath that comes from the fluid in the lungs usually happens while you are at rest, not only when you move. And it is normal to get more breath problems while your nose is blocked.
Also, if there was fluid in your lungs, it is not common to feel the fluid moving. If you have that feeling, that generally comes from the stomach, which is normal.
The fact that you don't have chest pain, its another sign that makes it less likely to not have fluid in the lungs.
The final examination who would tell for sure if you have fluid or not would be a chest x-Ray. Consider it if you still are concerned even after my thoughts above.
But, if you start feeling better in the days to come, then definitely is not possible to have fluid in the lungs.
Hope this is helpful.
Let me know if you need more clarifications.
Otherwise please close and rate the answer.
Regards,
Dr. Papaqako
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
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