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Shortness of breathing
Is there a shortness of breath before periods .. because I feel like shortness of breathing and chest tightness before periods...is it ok or serious issue ? Which test I have to do ?
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Yes indeed it’s very much common and nothing serious,Per-menstrual symptoms are part of hormonal changes causing anxiety,breathless .
Next Steps
No tests are required except healthy diet,water,and sleep ,and most important hygiene.
In view of Covid19,stay positive and healthy.
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You can open chat to me for further help if signs persists.
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If breathlessness occurs everytime during or before mense, there may be two conditions
1. Premenstrual syndrome or anxiety related breathlessness
2. second thing may be catamenial asthma
Both of these conditions are not very serious
Next Steps
needs pulmonologist consultation
spirometry during mense
and one chest x ray
Health Tips
can use ASTHALIN inhaler on requirement basis
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You may feel a little bit nauseous before periods or slightly uneasy . It is absolutely normal.
Next Steps
You may go for CBC and thyroid test.
Health Tips
Drink 4 to 5 litres of water
Avoid spicy food, excess tea or coffee
Try to relax and try deep breathing exercises
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Recently your are having this issue ??
Or regularly you are having that... Shortness of breath...
If its regularly happening treat the underlying cause by visiting a gynaecologist...If menses is heavy...
If no gynaecology issue.... Then yes , young female shortness of breath during period... Needs proper evaluation...
Chest x-ray, PEFR and clinical examination...
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