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What Causes Breathing Difficulty At Nights?

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Posted on Sat, 5 Apr 2014
Question: Dear doctor My father is feeling breathing problem in nights while lying down Swelling in ankle and feet is also observed He is having high BP Diabetese Recently 2 weeks back minor symptoms of jaundice also been observed biliburin level was 2.18 Random glucose was 240 His appetite is weak Body weakness is high Also feel numbness in left side of body Numbness is persistent for many years and no relief after medications
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Answered by Dr. Anantharamakrishnan (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Needs admission & Investigation Detailed Answer: Dear friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic His blood sugar is poorly controlled Breathlessness and swelling generally mean Heart Failure / the most common cause in such situation is silent heart attack Bilirubin is elevated / One needs to check enzymes of the liver; may be other tests, including ultrasound Numbness is likely to be from peripheral neuropathy Weakness may be from failure or even drugs THE BEST OPTION OS TO ADMIT HIM in a tertiary care hospital / get him fully investigated / and stabilised. Earlier the better; no treatable condition should be missed… The treating doctor alone can suggest further based on his assessment of the situation. Take care Wishing all well God bless
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What Causes Breathing Difficulty At Nights?

Brief Answer: Needs admission & Investigation Detailed Answer: Dear friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic His blood sugar is poorly controlled Breathlessness and swelling generally mean Heart Failure / the most common cause in such situation is silent heart attack Bilirubin is elevated / One needs to check enzymes of the liver; may be other tests, including ultrasound Numbness is likely to be from peripheral neuropathy Weakness may be from failure or even drugs THE BEST OPTION OS TO ADMIT HIM in a tertiary care hospital / get him fully investigated / and stabilised. Earlier the better; no treatable condition should be missed… The treating doctor alone can suggest further based on his assessment of the situation. Take care Wishing all well God bless