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I have slight breathlessness with congestion and pain on the left side for three days. Please help.

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Dr. K. Shobana

Published At May 18, 2021
Reviewed AtDecember 7, 2023

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

I am a 35-year-old male. My weight is 189 pounds. I have slight breathlessness for the last three days and pain and congestion on the left side. I do not have a fever or cough. Yesterday I felt some sensation in my left eye and left side of the body. When I touched my left hand, I found decreased sensation. I found it yesterday during acupressure. My SpO2 level is 97 percent, and my heart rate is 72 bpm. I am having gas trouble, and I feel relieved when I pass the gas. Please help.

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Your triglycerides and LDL (low-density lipoprotein) levels are high, and the platelet count is in the lower standard limit (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity). Here are my suggestions for your problems. Overweight- Do exercise, take a Mediterranean diet and avoid fast foods. Intermittent fasting is also helpful. High triglycerides- Same measures mentioned above will also decrease your triglyceride levels. High LDL- Above measures and tablet Rosuvastatin 10 mg daily evening time. Numbness on one side- If numbness persists or weakness is felt, take a CT (computed tomography) scan of the brain and consult a neurologist. Lower normal platelets- Though platelets are within range, they are in the lower range. Do you have a fever? Repeat CBC (complete blood count) in five days, please. Do you have hypertension and diabetes? Please revert with the details. Thanks.

Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

Thanks for the reply. I do not have hypertension or diabetes. Is the breathlessness and chest pain due to the COVID-19 infection? But my SpO2 is 97 percent for the last four days. Also, I tested negative in the antigen test. I am concerned. Please help.

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

In COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019), infection, chest pain, and breathlessness may occur. As your oxygen saturation level is 97 percent and antigen test is negative, you are unlikely to have a COVID-19 infection. However, if you have a fever, cough, breathlessness, and positive contact history, you should isolate yourself for ten days. If you are highly suspicious, then take ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate), CRP (c-reactive protein), LDH (lactate dehydrogenase), ferritin levels, and an X-ray of the chest.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq
Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

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