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What Causes Breathlessness While Having Blood Clots In Lungs?
ok. my dad is 62 year old last week we just found out that he had blood clots in his lungs and and one of his legs. he is currently taking warfin for them. but he is still short of breath and losing weight weekly and his stomach bothers him and very poor appetite.
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Hi,
The breathlessness is due to compromised lung function from the expansive capacity of the alveoli secondary to the poor blood supply.
The stomach upset, poor appetite can be part of gastritis with stress.
Weight loss has to be evaluated clinically as there can be multiple parameters working behind the same.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
The breathlessness is due to compromised lung function from the expansive capacity of the alveoli secondary to the poor blood supply.
The stomach upset, poor appetite can be part of gastritis with stress.
Weight loss has to be evaluated clinically as there can be multiple parameters working behind the same.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel,
General Surgeon
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