I am a 42 year old female and have not felt great for the last 4-6 weeks. I am experiencing shortness of breath, low energy level, and an ache in the left side of my neck. I am 5 6 and weigh about 188 which is the most I have ever weighed. I have told myself that I am just out of shape and need to lose some weight. Do I have anything further to be concerned about or should I consult my doctor?
Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your situation and problem. Yes, you should definitely consult doctor and rule out cardiac and Pulmonary causes. Since you are out of shape (obese) and having breathlessness and left sided neck pain, cardiac cause must be rule out first. So get done ECG and 2d echo. If both are normal then no need to worry about heart diseases. Get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) to rule out bronchitis (lung related causes). Lose weight and follow healthy lifestyle. Better to first diagnose yourself and then start appropriate treatment. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.