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What Causes Extreme Fatigue, Acne, And Pounding Heart While Being Underweight?
I have very thin hair, acne, I m very skinny despite trying very hard to gain weight, and my heart always feels like it s pounding out of my chest. I get short of breath often when speaking. I used to consider this symptoms of smoking, but I no longer smoke. I ve started jogging and drinking more water to improve my health, but still have sick spells that leave me feeling light headed and I m tired all the time. I have no energy for anything, and getting exercise is a chore to make myself do. I m beginning to think that there may be something wrong. What could it be?
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Mon, 23 May 2016
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Since you have a history of smoking & are unable to gain weight, are always tired; you are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP. Get sputum, swab, blood & Imaging tests done to detect any lung related disease (COPD, lung infection, asthma, bronchitis, etc) that is causing such symptoms. Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected. In the meantime take food rich in iron, calcium, protein & minerals. Take multivitamins supplements (Zincovit, one daily for 20 days). Take fruits, veggies & nuts (dry fruits).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
Since you have a history of smoking & are unable to gain weight, are always tired; you are suggested to get clinically examined by a GP. Get sputum, swab, blood & Imaging tests done to detect any lung related disease (COPD, lung infection, asthma, bronchitis, etc) that is causing such symptoms. Your treatment will depend on the pathology detected. In the meantime take food rich in iron, calcium, protein & minerals. Take multivitamins supplements (Zincovit, one daily for 20 days). Take fruits, veggies & nuts (dry fruits).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K, General & Family Physician
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