Question 1

can pleurisy be caused by being overweight and out of shape?

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Pleurisy /overweight: I understand your concern,
At age 31, likely cause of Pleurisy is Infection.
Overweight does not cause Pleurisy.
Please see your physician for Diagnosis and treatment.
 Have Balanced Diet with protein, carbohydrates, less Fat, Minerals, Vitamins and Anti-oxidants starting at 1500 Cal/day; Exercise including Weight lifting; push and pull movements of the muscles; and Stress Management.

Question 2

was told to see dr. due to beta proyien levels being too high. is this dangerous, and what could be the cause of this? i've survived cancer 2 times, i'm a 48yr old female. don't drink, or smoke, and am not over weight, or out of shape.

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I : I assume you meant to type beta protein. Beta amyloid proteins in the blood are often associated with a predisposition to familial alzheimers. The proteins per se do not cause alzheimers. You should consult with a neurologist who will possible suggest other testing and do baseline tests of memory and cognitive function. It is good that you do not drink or smoke and generally keep yourself in shape. This finding is not related to your cancer history. 
In itself the elevated protein is not dangerous but bears watching. Good luck to you.

Question 3

are being overweight and out of shape the worst risk factors for coronary artery disease?

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Tobacco use is worse: Those are risk factors but not the worst. Family history and tobacco use are worse. Diabetes is a biggie.

Question 4

what to do im not overweight but i am out of shape?

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Exercise: You should start a gradual graded exercise program with small increases of intensity or duration. The program should continue lifelong.

Question 5

i've been overweight my whole life. i've started working out to lose weight but feel sick after. is this because i'm so out of shape? 24f, 5'4 160lbs.

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Exercise: If you're new to exercise what you're feeling isn't unusual, especially if you are perhaps overdoing it a bit. You should start feeling much better after about 6 weeks. If not get checked to be sure nothing is doing.

Question 6

recently on a weight loss journey and started hiking on my treadmill. heart feels like its pounding hard 3-4 beats and then returns to normal then bears hard again. i am out of shape, overweight, but blood work/x-ray is all normal too?

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: Sounds like PVCs to me. Keep heart beat dairy and share with your Dr.

Question 7

am recently very over weight & not active as before-very out of shape.  a few weeks ago feet & hands start to swell at times, is it because of weight?

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Heart Failure: Sudden swelling of hands ; feet could be due to heart failure and you need to see a cardiologist especially if you have any shortness of breath or feel any chest tightness.  Allergies could also cause swelling of hands ; feet, but usually there is rash or ichiness too.  Hypothyroidism could also cause weight gain ; swelling of hands ; feet that should also be checked by your physician.

Question 8

can working out cause pleurisy?

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Inflammation: Inflammation of the lining of the lung is typically the cause of pleurisy.  The inflammation itself can have multiple underlying causes as well.

Question 9

could pain of intercostals (back rib cage left side) be caused by or indicate an issue/condition of lungs? like pleurisy, infection or otherwise?

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Intercostal pain: Yes, it can be infection, strain, or injury.

Question 10

the pain in my lower back area close to my left kidney or lower left lung,  could have been caused by an abnormal twist movement this afternoon .   could it be just a lung pleurisy ?  caused by me twisting my long separating it from some lining ?

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Left lower back pain: Pleurisy  unlikely unless  coughing,SOB,  and have an URTI. Pleural  separation is seen in  pneumothorax or effusion  and would be associated with more breathing issues, short of breath(SOB)- twisting is unlikely to cause it . If concerned can get a chest xray. Most likely just muscle strain from twisting for which warms soaks, NSAIDS if not allergic, can help. May also be stone. f/u/ w/ MD

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Can pleurisy be caused by being overweight and out of shape

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Can pleurisy be caused by being overweight and out of shape?

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Was told to see dr. due to beta proyien levels being too high. is this dangerous, and what could be the cause of this? i've survived cancer 2 times, i'm a 48yr old female. don't drink, or smoke, and am not over weight, or out of shape.

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Are being overweight and out of shape the worst risk factors for coronary artery disease?

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What to do im not overweight but i am out of shape?

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I've been overweight my whole life. i've started working out to lose weight but feel sick after. is this because i'm so out of shape? 24f, 5'4 160lbs.

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Recently on a weight loss journey and started hiking on my treadmill. heart feels like its pounding hard 3-4 beats and then returns to normal then bears hard again. i am out of shape, overweight, but blood work/x-ray is all normal too?

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Am recently very over weight & not active as before-very out of shape. a few weeks ago feet & hands start to swell at times, is it because of weight?

A member asked:

Can working out cause pleurisy?

A member asked:

Could pain of intercostals (back rib cage left side) be caused by or indicate an issue/condition of lungs? like pleurisy, infection or otherwise?

A member asked:

The pain in my lower back area close to my left kidney or lower left lung, could have been caused by an abnormal twist movement this afternoon . could it be just a lung pleurisy ? caused by me twisting my long separating it from some lining ?

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