Question 1

I'm 27, weigh 72kg, and have a bit of a belly. Could this be why I'm having trouble breathing, even when I'm just sitting? It's definitely different from how I felt before I had the belly.

Accepted Answer

Yes, excess belly fat can sometimes put pressure on your diaphragm, which may lead to breathing difficulties, even while sitting. It can restrict lung expansion and make breathing feel more labored.

Question 2

I'm trying to understand the difference between heart palpitations and arrhythmia. Could you explain how they're different and if one is more serious than the other?

Accepted Answer

A "heart palpitation" is the feeling of your heart racing, fluttering, or pounding in your chest, which can be caused by various factors including stress, caffeine, or even just a temporary electrical glitch in your heart, while an "arrhythmia" is a medical term for an abnormal heart rhythm, meaning your heart beats irregularly, too fast, or too slow, and can sometimes be a more serious underlying condition that may or may not cause noticeable palpitations

Question 3

Can you tell me if there's a chance I'll grow taller after turning 16? I stopped playing sports and doing physical activities for the past couple of years. I'm really curious and a bit worried about it.

Accepted Answer

After 16, significant height increase is unlikely, as the growth plates in your bones typically fuse by age 14-16 in girls and 16-18 in boys; however, some studies suggest that certain exercises, like hanging, swimming, or yoga, may help stretch and align your spine, potentially leading to a small, temporary increase in height (up to 1-2 inches), but this is not a guaranteed or permanent increase.

Question 4

I'm worried because I've been experiencing prolonged bleeding for the past two weeks following my medical abortion. Could there be a specific reason why this bleeding hasn't stopped?

Accepted Answer

Prolonged bleeding after a medical abortion can be caused by several factors, including retained products of conception, incomplete abortion, hormonal changes, or an underlying medical condition, such as a bleeding disorder or uterine anomaly,

Question 5

My mom's been having some pain on the left side of her chest for the past couple of days. It's got me pretty worried. What should I do?

Accepted Answer

Do an ecg ,cardiac markers , review with the reports and physician opinion.

Question 6

I'm dealing with drooling for the past few months and I've heard it might be from worms in the stomach. I've had worm issues before, so I'm concerned this might be related. How can I put an end to this problem once and for all? Also, I've noticed a b...

Accepted Answer

Drooling may be related to various causes, and its important to get an accurate diagnosis from a healthcare provider.
Worm infestations are treatable with medications, but they are unlikely to be the direct cause of drooling.
For weight gain, a combination of dietary changes, physical activity, and medical consultation is necessary to manage the condition effectively.

I'm 27, weigh 72kg, and have a bit of a belly. Could this be why I'm having trouble breathing, even when I'm just sitting? It's definitely different from how I felt before I had the belly.

I'm 27, weigh 72kg, and have a bit of a belly. Could this be why I'm having trouble breathing, even when I'm just sitting? It's definitely different from how I felt before I had the belly.

Related Questions

I'm trying to understand the difference between heart palpitations and arrhythmia. Could you explain how they're different and if one is more serious than the other?

Can you tell me if there's a chance I'll grow taller after turning 16? I stopped playing sports and doing physical activities for the past couple of years. I'm really curious and a bit worried about it.

I'm worried because I've been experiencing prolonged bleeding for the past two weeks following my medical abortion. Could there be a specific reason why this bleeding hasn't stopped?

My mom's been having some pain on the left side of her chest for the past couple of days. It's got me pretty worried. What should I do?

I'm dealing with drooling for the past few months and I've heard it might be from worms in the stomach. I've had worm issues before, so I'm concerned this might be related. How can I put an end to this problem once and for all? Also, I've noticed a b...

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