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Sudden breathing heaviness

2020-06-17 01:57:52
For the last few days, having heaviness in chest and mild breathing difficulty. woke up in middle of sleep with uneasiness in chest and breathing and had loose stools also 3-4 times yesterday. Having pain on right side ribs and right abdomen too. Did ultrasound of whole abdomen and report was normal. Could it be because of acid reflux? Kindly advise.
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Hi. I understand your concern s. You will need to elaborate your symptoms. Consult a pulmonologist via chat consult for the same

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Seems to be abdominal problem more likely rather that lungs problems. Detailed evaluation is needed
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can be because of acid reflux but symtoms are worse than acid reflux only. consult a pulmonologist or physician for proper evaluation and management.

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