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I am 35 years old, 15 weeks pregnant.
I am 35 years old, 15 weeks pregnant.
I have SLE and hypothyroidism and obesity.
My echo is normal, lungs are normal, hemoglobin normal.
But I have breathing difficulty while walking, talking, and lying down.
No chest pain or cough.
Is this due to pregnancy, SLE, anxiety, or any hidden heart/lung issue?
What tests should I ask my doctor?
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There are so many reasons for breathlessness in Pregnancy .
Physiological- pregnancy itself is a aggravated Physiological condition.
progesterone hormone - culprit
Breathing technique and yoga in pregnancy, try these
Get KFT, urine proteins, BP, CBC every month
As u were done with ur workup. Dnt get panic. Ur echo is normal.
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yoga and Breathing classes for antenatal
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routine followup from ur gyn
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Wt about ur blood pressure ?Sugars ?
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Some breathing difficulty is common in pregnancy.
Anytime you face worsening you need to consult as ap.
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Breathing exercises might help.!
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If your echo and other blood test are normal then there should be no much problem.
It's a common symptom of pregnancy to have mild breathlessness
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Pls connect for online consultation and advice
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Dr. Sravya Naramchetti
Gynecologist/Obstetrician
6 yrs exp
Visakhapatnam
You have gotten all the tests done, you have to check with your doctor of what to do and what not
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Dr. Shruti Dahiya
Gynecologist
5 yrs exp
Delhi
Breathlessness can be due to pregnancy-related changes, obesity, anxiety, or thyroid imbalance. However, given your SLE and pregnancy, other causes should be ruled out even if echo and lungs are normal.
Please discuss with your doctor about: CBC (repeat), thyroid profile (TSH), oxygen saturation, ECG, repeat echocardiography if symptoms worsen, pulmonary function tests, and screening for anemia, pulmonary hypertension, or SLE flare.
Seek urgent care if breathlessness worsens, occurs at rest, or is associated with swelling, palpitations, or dizziness.
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