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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And No Energy In Legs?
my mother is 86 this year has recently had a cold and cough which she was prescribed anti biotics for since then she is short of breath and says her legs are week and has no energy, she is a very sprightly lady and does everything for herself, we have been to the doctor who has taken blood and all results are ok also an ecg which is also ok and are waiting on the results of a chest xray,have you any ideas as to what could be causing her to feel this way .
Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows: 1. Muscular weakness, reduced nutritional diet, peripheral vascular disease and low hemoglobin are common causes. 2. Family support along with physiotherapy will help strengthen the legs. 3. She requires a nutritional diet and active involvement in social activities. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath And No Energy In Legs?
Hi, Thanks for asking. Based on your clinical history and query, my opinion is as follows: 1. Muscular weakness, reduced nutritional diet, peripheral vascular disease and low hemoglobin are common causes. 2. Family support along with physiotherapy will help strengthen the legs. 3. She requires a nutritional diet and active involvement in social activities. Hope it helps. Any further queries, happy to help again.