What Causes Shortness Of Breath, Fatigue And Nausea?
 
                                    
                                    
                                          
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                                            Question : I have been experiencing severe shortness of breath, and excessive fatigue.  I travel every single week and I am very accustomed to dragging a suitcase, laptop bag and personal bag, through airports it is not normal for me to be completely out of breath.  Last week, on Wed, I got severe nausea and diarrhea.  My husband got sick also. We were down for 3 days a piece.  I have a lot going on now, plus a very stressful job so I am always assuming it's stress related.   I have had major back surgery some years ago and in the last 3 years I have had two neck fusions and had a nerve burned.  I now have severe lower back pain and I still have neck / shoulder pain.  One last item it's odd but I keep getting almost like muscle spasms in my throat area. It's very uncomfortable.  I know this us a lot. I need some help here.  I have been told from all my MRIs that there are large cysts / tumors on both sides of my thyroids.  I was having them checked every 6 months and I haven't had time to go back in about a year.  Could this be blocking my airway?? 
                            
                                    Brief Answer:
Thyroid check recommendable
Detailed Answer:
Dear Patient,
your shortness of breath and weakness may have different reasons. In order to find the cause i would recommend a blood test for thyroid hormones as well as ultrasound of the thyroid. Also the iron levels and potentially vitamin b12 and folic acid may get checked through blood test.
A general physical examination of lung and heart, as well as an ekg is also advisable.
Most of this your gp can do, except the thyroid ultrasound may require a referral.
The diarrhea and nausea was probably a temporary virus infection, which may provide to temporary weakness, but usually heals itself.
Best regards
                                    
                            Thyroid check recommendable
Detailed Answer:
Dear Patient,
your shortness of breath and weakness may have different reasons. In order to find the cause i would recommend a blood test for thyroid hormones as well as ultrasound of the thyroid. Also the iron levels and potentially vitamin b12 and folic acid may get checked through blood test.
A general physical examination of lung and heart, as well as an ekg is also advisable.
Most of this your gp can do, except the thyroid ultrasound may require a referral.
The diarrhea and nausea was probably a temporary virus infection, which may provide to temporary weakness, but usually heals itself.
Best regards
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                                      Dr. Nagamani Ng
                                  
                              
                                         
 
                                    
                                    
                                
 
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Best wishes
Detailed Answer:
Hope you find help and get better,
Best Regards
                                    
                            Best wishes
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Hope you find help and get better,
Best Regards
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                                      Dr.   Arnab Banerjee
                                  
                              
                                         
 
                                    
                                    
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