Question 1

Can alkalosis of the blood due to low potassium and fludrocortisone cause shortness of breath?

Accepted Answer

the lungs would try to compensate for that making the person breathe faster

Question 2

As a general rule, is 99mg of potassium once daily enough to correct a deficiency level of 3.2? and can this level cause shortness of breath?

Accepted Answer

As a general rule it is much better to find the cause of the low potassium and to correct the cause rather than just give you potassium replacement.

Question 3

Would a high potassium cause shortness of breath?

Accepted Answer

If it causes the heart to malfunction, which it will if high enough, shortness of breath will occur and if the potassium gets high enough the heart will slow down and stop; when this happens it cures the shortness of breath permanently....We call this death.....

Question 4

If you have men2a what reasons could cause shortness of breath / low oxygen levels ?

Accepted Answer

anemia, heart or lung problems, infection, to name a few. An exam and testing with your doctor is the most logical way to answers.

Question 5

20w pregnant with no weight gain, frequent dizzy spells, shortness of breath, palpitation (normal eating). baby measure normal on level 2 ultrasound at 19w. do i need to worry about low weight gain?

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I've seen some women with little weight gain during pregnancy have perfectly healthy babies, but weight gain of about at least 25 pounds would typically be expected.  Make sure your doctor monitors closely your fundal height growth, and probably also more ultrasounds that the typical pregnancy for closer monitoring of the fetal growth.

Question 6

Can shortness of breath/ low oxygen levels be a symptom of hyperparathyroidism ?

Accepted Answer

Shortness of breath/low oxygen is NOT a typical symptom of hyperparathyroidism, unless very severe disease with cardiovascular complication and anemia.

Question 7

Can  shortness of breath / low oxygen levels be a symptom of a pheochromocytoma ?

Accepted Answer

Suspect there is another reason if respiratory is Your only symptom. See a doc to discover the cause, and start a treatment that will improve your quality of,life. Good luck

Question 8

Worried about triglyceride level at 178 and fibrinogen activity level is low at 183 mg/dl ref range(175-425) have been feeling shortness of breath?

Accepted Answer

How tall are you and how much do you weigh? If you are even slightly overweight, lose weight, not easy, but essential.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex.

Question 9

Can low ferritin cause shortness of breath, hair shedding, and fatigue? my level was 8. and my cbc showed slightly low for whatever shows iron.

Accepted Answer

I would also suggest a full metabolic profile to rule out iron deficiency, folic acid deficiency, and thyroid function, just for starters. Stress, tension, anxiety, mood disorders are other possibilities.

Question 10

My wife is going experiencing intermittent bloating, gas and flatulence together with severe shortness of breath and body weakness. this lasts for a couple of hours and then gets back to normal. her vit d levels are very low too. any advice?

Accepted Answer

Re. vitamin D, crucial to supplement at least 800-1000 IU daily, and check level in 60 days.  The GI, breathing and general symptoms need to be addressed via complete physical exam and basic blood studies.  A gastroenterologist may be required.

Low potassium levels shortness of breath

Can alkalosis of the blood due to low potassium and fludrocortisone cause shortness of breath?

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As a general rule, is 99mg of potassium once daily enough to correct a deficiency level of 3.2? and can this level cause shortness of breath?

Would a high potassium cause shortness of breath?

If you have men2a what reasons could cause shortness of breath / low oxygen levels ?

20w pregnant with no weight gain, frequent dizzy spells, shortness of breath, palpitation (normal eating). baby measure normal on level 2 ultrasound at 19w. do i need to worry about low weight gain?

Can shortness of breath/ low oxygen levels be a symptom of hyperparathyroidism ?

Can shortness of breath / low oxygen levels be a symptom of a pheochromocytoma ?

Worried about triglyceride level at 178 and fibrinogen activity level is low at 183 mg/dl ref range(175-425) have been feeling shortness of breath?

Can low ferritin cause shortness of breath, hair shedding, and fatigue? my level was 8. and my cbc showed slightly low for whatever shows iron.

My wife is going experiencing intermittent bloating, gas and flatulence together with severe shortness of breath and body weakness. this lasts for a couple of hours and then gets back to normal. her vit d levels are very low too. any advice?

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