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What Do Streaks Of Light In The Field Of Vision Indicate?
Hello. I am a 43 year old male, I have smoked since I was 19. Lately I have seen streaks of light in my field of vision, seeing movement out of the corner of my eye without anything being there, and a slight headache. Today, every time I have coughed or sneezed, it has felt like I was losing my balance and was going to fall over. I have also had what feels like muscle spasms in my mid-abdomen, left side only. They are not painful, but it feels like a ball rolling on my skin when it happens.
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Mon, 12 Feb 2018
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Hello,
Stop smoking some damage done is reversible. But sincerely stop smoking, consult pulmonologist for clinical examination of lung field and lung function test can be done. Sputum test can be done for Acid- Fast Bacilli (AFB).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash
Stop smoking some damage done is reversible. But sincerely stop smoking, consult pulmonologist for clinical examination of lung field and lung function test can be done. Sputum test can be done for Acid- Fast Bacilli (AFB).
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ashok Kumar Dash
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