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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Fatigue?

Hi, I am 63 years old, 6 2 and 385lbs. I have been experiencing tired legs and shortness of breath for the past 3 months. I have recently undergone pain management injections 3 times since November. Shortness of breath is my main concern. I have started a low key diet last week. Can you sugggest anything? John
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Mr John , thanks for the query to H C M.
Shortness of breath in above mentioned condition may be due to these possibilities , these include:
1 Over weight
2 Coronary artery disease , diagnosis can be confirmed by ECHO of heart .
3 Exertional breathlessness , due to pain in the legs when you walk there develop exertion and this causes breathlessness .
4 Asthma diagnosis can be confirmed by pulmonary function test.
The foremost thing is to decrease your weight and deal as mentioned above.
Hope this will help you.
Good luck.
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And Fatigue?

Hi Mr John , thanks for the query to H C M. Shortness of breath in above mentioned condition may be due to these possibilities , these include: 1 Over weight 2 Coronary artery disease , diagnosis can be confirmed by ECHO of heart . 3 Exertional breathlessness , due to pain in the legs when you walk there develop exertion and this causes breathlessness . 4 Asthma diagnosis can be confirmed by pulmonary function test. The foremost thing is to decrease your weight and deal as mentioned above. Hope this will help you. Good luck.