severe shortness of breath.

[jacksam]

Just about to return to bkk. Been traveling last 35 days. Had shortness of breath but this last month has been bad. Also it seems I had a kidney stone for a week. (They ain't for faint hearted) doctors and hospital in OZ said I needed a chest CT scan. Maybe heart function teat.

Any recommendations for a hospital. Happy to travel out of bkk.

BTW never been ill (seriously, and was pretty fit)

62 never smoked. Oh bad try cough with all tnhis

Thanks guys

[lostinisaan]

I've just sent your symptoms to a friend, who's a good doctor and will get back to you asap.

Sorry, but why do you think that you had a kidney stone for a week?

Please see: http://www.healthline.com/health/symptoms-of-kidney-stones#OtherSigns6

Edited March 20, 2016 by lostinisaan

[Thanyaburi Mac]

Adult Onset Asthma? Google it, that what I came down with about five years ago, all under control now.

Mac

[lostinisaan]

Adult Onset Asthma? Google it, that what I came down with about five years ago, all under control now.

Mac

What are signs and symptoms of adult onset asthma? Regardless of age, asthma symptoms can include: • Dry cough, especially at night or in response to specific “triggers” • Tightness or pressure in the chest. • Wheezing — a whistling sound — when exhaling.

Please see:http://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/adult-onset-asthma

[jacksam]

I've just sent your symptoms to a friend, who's a good doctor and will get back to you asap.

Sorry, but why do you think that you had a kidney stone for a week?

Please see: http://www.healthline.com/health/symptoms-of-kidney-stones#OtherSigns6

Thanks for your help. I will go to a hospital next wed. The pain in what the doctors called loin area was EXTREME. Could not lay down and sleep for 4 night. Then it just stopped the day I went to hospital. Just prior to leaving they did a urine testand they sat me back down. Said iI had very high level of blood in urine and suspect that I passed a stone. They would not treat me because firstly it wasn't emmerengcy and more important I did not have private health cover. Happy to pay inThailand for some tests

[jacksam]

Adult Onset Asthma? Google it, that what I came down with about five years ago, all under control now.

Mac

Thanks Mac. If this is what asthma is, I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. A chemist gave me a puffer. Doesn't seem to help

[stupidfarang]

Hi

Instead of checking on the internet or asking non medical people what they think, I strongly suggest you go to a very good hospital and have a full check up, I recommend Bumagrad Hospital in Bangkok it is one of the top Hospitals in Thailand and you should be able to claim back on your health insurance or travel insurance.

When it comes to your health spend the money and get peace of mind and hopefully a longer life by seeing the experts. Good Luck mate, wish you all the best.

[jacksam]

Hiv

Instead of checking on the internet or asking non medical people what they think, I strongly suggest you go to a very good hospital and have a full check up, I recommend Bumagrad Hospital in Bangkok it is one of the top Hospitals in Thailand and you should be able to claim back on your health insurance or travel insurance.

When it comes to your health spend the money and get peace of mind and hopefully a longer life by seeing the experts. Good Luck mate, wish you all the best.

Good advice. I live close to that hospital.

[lostinisaan]

I've just sent your symptoms to a friend, who's a good doctor and will get back to you asap.

Sorry, but why do you think that you had a kidney stone for a week?

Please see: http://www.healthline.com/health/symptoms-of-kidney-stones#OtherSigns6

Thanks for your help. I will go to a hospital next wed. The pain in what the doctors called loin area was EXTREME. Could not lay down and sleep for 4 night. Then it just stopped the day I went to hospital. Just prior to leaving they did a urine testand they sat me back down. Said iI had very high level of blood in urine and suspect that I passed a stone. They would not treat me because firstly it wasn't emmerengcy and more important I did not have private health cover. Happy to pay inThailand for some tests

Here's what my friend ( a good and experienced doctor) wrote:

a) ECG: 12 Channel dissipation

Longtime ECG –

c) Blood pressure, preferable 24 h check

d) Thorax X-Ray, or CT scan

e) Ultrasound of the kidneys.

f) Large blood picture- renal function values (kidneys)

And please discuss it with a reputable Cardiologist, or Urologist.

P.S. But as already mentioned you should see a specialist. Best of luck. Get well soon.-

[jacksam]

Thankyou so much lostinissan

[lostinisaan]

Thankyou so much lostinissan

You're welcome and I truly hope it's nothing serious.

[HooHaa]

Adult Onset Asthma? Google it, that what I came down with about five years ago, all under control now.

Mac

What are signs and symptoms of adult onset asthma? Regardless of age, asthma symptoms can include: Dry cough, especially at night or in response to specific triggers Tightness or pressure in the chest. Wheezing a whistling sound when exhaling.

Please see:http://www.webmd.com/asthma/guide/adult-onset-asthma

While I personally think this should be obvious, we are talking about a person's health so lets just spell it out for you:

Adult onset asthma is all the symptoms of asthma you posted above, but you don't start suffering them until you are older, like an adult.

[Sheryl]

Severe shortness of breath is a medical emergency, do not wait until Wednesday.

Sounds like you also had this in Oz and had some sort of evaluation leading them to think the origin was cardiac in nature, but too little information has been given to be sure.

A good cardiologist in Bumrungrad is:

https://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Visuit-Vivekaphirat

You do not mention whether you have insurance. While the doctor consultation alone will be around 2000 baht, the tests that may be necessary could lead to a tab well over 20K baht (over 150K if angiography needed) at Bumrungrad and if a stent or bypass is indicated, treatment at Bumrungrad will range from 500K to well over a million baht.

A less expensive option is Bangkok Christian Hospital. Prof. Taworn there is an excellent, US trained cardiologist. You'll have to call the hospital for his hours as their website is now only in Thai. Tel : 0-2625-9000, 0-2235-1000

Will costs at at Bkk Christian would be much less than at Bumrungrad, still looking at a lot of money if treatment with stent or bypass is indicated. Hopefully if uninsured you have the option of going back to Australia and can be stabilized enough to be able to fly.

[lostinisaan]

Severe shortness of breath is a medical emergency, do not wait until Wednesday.

Sounds like you also had this in Oz and had some sort of evaluation leading them to think the origin was cardiac in nature, but too little information has been given to be sure.

A good cardiologist in Bumrungrad is:

https://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Visuit-Vivekaphirat

You do not mention whether you have insurance. While the doctor consultation alone will be around 2000 baht, the tests that may be necessary could lead to a tab well over 20K baht (over 150K if angiography needed) at Bumrungrad and if a stent or bypass is indicated, treatment at Bumrungrad will range from 500K to well over a million baht.

A less expensive option is Bangkok Christian Hospital. Prof. Taworn there is an excellent, US trained cardiologist. You'll have to call the hospital for his hours as their website is now only in Thai. Tel : 0-2625-9000, 0-2235-1000

Will costs at at Bkk Christian would be much less than at Bumrungrad, still looking at a lot of money if treatment with stent or bypass is indicated. Hopefully if uninsured you have the option of going back to Australia and can be stabilized enough to be able to fly.

Nice to have somebody like you on this forum. Thanks a lot, Sheryl.

[mcfish]

Severe shortness of breath is a medical emergency, do not wait until Wednesday.

Sounds like you also had this in Oz and had some sort of evaluation leading them to think the origin was cardiac in nature, but too little information has been given to be sure.

A good cardiologist in Bumrungrad is:

https://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Visuit-Vivekaphirat

You do not mention whether you have insurance. While the doctor consultation alone will be around 2000 baht, the tests that may be necessary could lead to a tab well over 20K baht (over 150K if angiography needed) at Bumrungrad and if a stent or bypass is indicated, treatment at Bumrungrad will range from 500K to well over a million baht.

A less expensive option is Bangkok Christian Hospital. Prof. Taworn there is an excellent, US trained cardiologist. You'll have to call the hospital for his hours as their website is now only in Thai. Tel : 0-2625-9000, 0-2235-1000

Will costs at at Bkk Christian would be much less than at Bumrungrad, still looking at a lot of money if treatment with stent or bypass is indicated. Hopefully if uninsured you have the option of going back to Australia and can be stabilized enough to be able to fly.

This is fantastic advise. Over the Last few years I've had 2 friends rip up over 2 million baht for emergencies in bumrungrad between them, both had no insurance.

[lostinisaan]

Severe shortness of breath is a medical emergency, do not wait until Wednesday.

Sounds like you also had this in Oz and had some sort of evaluation leading them to think the origin was cardiac in nature, but too little information has been given to be sure.

A good cardiologist in Bumrungrad is:

https://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Visuit-Vivekaphirat

You do not mention whether you have insurance. While the doctor consultation alone will be around 2000 baht, the tests that may be necessary could lead to a tab well over 20K baht (over 150K if angiography needed) at Bumrungrad and if a stent or bypass is indicated, treatment at Bumrungrad will range from 500K to well over a million baht.

A less expensive option is Bangkok Christian Hospital. Prof. Taworn there is an excellent, US trained cardiologist. You'll have to call the hospital for his hours as their website is now only in Thai. Tel : 0-2625-9000, 0-2235-1000

Will costs at at Bkk Christian would be much less than at Bumrungrad, still looking at a lot of money if treatment with stent or bypass is indicated. Hopefully if uninsured you have the option of going back to Australia and can be stabilized enough to be able to fly.

This is fantastic advise. Over the Last few years I've had 2 friends rip up over 2 million baht for emergencies in bumrungrad between them, both had no insurance.

Your two friends had no insurance. How can you blame a hospital for that? When you're young enough to find an affordable insurance but then decide to better spend the money on booze and chicks but relying on others when getting sick, is purely insane.

A lot of hospitals made a lot of bad experiences with foreigners like "your friends" that the "good ones" have to pay the price now.

A friend of mine couldn't even go to the bathroom before his 13 K bill was paid. They didn't take credit cards, which they said they would on the phone.

It later turned out that too many foreigners made "the run" in this institution before.

A good health care is expensive, not only in Thailand.

[mcfish]

Severe shortness of breath is a medical emergency, do not wait until Wednesday.

Sounds like you also had this in Oz and had some sort of evaluation leading them to think the origin was cardiac in nature, but too little information has been given to be sure.

A good cardiologist in Bumrungrad is:

https://www.bumrungrad.com/doctors/Visuit-Vivekaphirat

You do not mention whether you have insurance. While the doctor consultation alone will be around 2000 baht, the tests that may be necessary could lead to a tab well over 20K baht (over 150K if angiography needed) at Bumrungrad and if a stent or bypass is indicated, treatment at Bumrungrad will range from 500K to well over a million baht.

A less expensive option is Bangkok Christian Hospital. Prof. Taworn there is an excellent, US trained cardiologist. You'll have to call the hospital for his hours as their website is now only in Thai. Tel : 0-2625-9000, 0-2235-1000

Will costs at at Bkk Christian would be much less than at Bumrungrad, still looking at a lot of money if treatment with stent or bypass is indicated. Hopefully if uninsured you have the option of going back to Australia and can be stabilized enough to be able to fly.

This is fantastic advise. Over the Last few years I've had 2 friends rip up over 2 million baht for emergencies in bumrungrad between them, both had no insurance.

Your two friends had no insurance. How can you blame a hospital for that? When you're young enough to find an affordable insurance but then decide to better spend the money on booze and chicks but relying on others when getting sick, is purely insane.

A lot of hospitals made a lot of bad experiences with foreigners like "your friends" that the "good ones" have to pay the price now.

A friend of mine couldn't even go to the bathroom before his 13 K bill was paid. They didn't take credit cards, which they said they would on the phone.

It later turned out that too many foreigners made "the run" in this institution before.

A good health care is expensive, not only in Thailand.

Calm down they both paid in full and and are elderly. Jeez who rattled your cage?

[Torrens54]

Honestly, I'd go home to Oz instead of trusting the Witch Doctors who simply prescribe more Pills. Don't even bother to use the Ornamental

Stethoscope to have a listen.

On top of that, since the Government here DITCHED the Ferang Health Care Scheme, it now costs a small fortune the moment they see a FERANG!

[DogNo1]

I have had excellent cardiac care at Bumrungrad including diagnostics and stenting. I paid out-of-pocket but had the stents installed two days after three bad blockages were discovered. I spent one night in the cardiac care unit and was released the next day.

Six months ago, a friend suffered severe shortness of breath. His military doctors thought the cause was his kidneys because he's a diabetic. I recommended that he have an immediate heart investigation at Kyorin Hospital in Tokyo. He was immediately hospitalized and had two stents installed the following week. His doctors missed the diagnosis because he has never had high cholesterol. Wrong assumption. His blockages were due to athersclerosis. I recommend that you have your heart checked immediately. If you can catch any blockages before heart muscle is destroyed, your recovery can be very good. Don't mess around - go to a hospital right away. Bumrungrad if you can afford it. Your life is at stake here!

[sunnyjim5]

Honestly, I'd go home to Oz instead of trusting the Witch Doctors who simply prescribe more Pills. Don't even bother to use the Ornamental

Stethoscope to have a listen.

On top of that, since the Government here DITCHED the Ferang Health Care Scheme, it now costs a small fortune the moment they see a FERANG!

There never was a "Ferang Health Care Scheme".

The remainder of your comment is best ignored.

[Enoon]

Adult Onset Asthma? Google it, that what I came down with about five years ago, all under control now.

Mac

Thanks Mac. If this is what asthma is, I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy. A chemist gave me a puffer. Doesn't seem to help

Got it at 47. Sudden and very scary. Needed oral steroid treatments to stabilise after which it was, and is, easily controlled with preventative inhaler.

I have a blue inhaler as a backup for emergencies, which don't happen. It is not a preventer.

My respiratory performance is as good, or better, than a "normal" person of my age.

Edited March 21, 2016 by Enoon

[lostinisaan]

Honestly, I'd go home to Oz instead of trusting the Witch Doctors who simply prescribe more Pills. Don't even bother to use the Ornamental

Stethoscope to have a listen.

On top of that, since the Government here DITCHED the Ferang Health Care Scheme, it now costs a small fortune the moment they see a FERANG!

The insurance was never thought for Farang. It was invented for migrant workers from Myanmar, Laos, etc...

Some hospitals just issued a card for a few foreigners because they didn't know the rules.

[Bantex]

I had similar symptoms plus fatigue, muscle and sometimes joint pains. Diagnosed with pirothyroid which can take calcium from your bones and results in kidney stones.

[sunnyjim5]

I had similar symptoms plus fatigue, muscle and sometimes joint pains. Diagnosed with pirothyroid which can take calcium from your bones and results in kidney stones

What you describe is Hyperparathyroidism (parathyroid disease). The parathyroid glands control calcium levels in the blood and the disease leads to high levels of blood calcium.

Complications of hyperparathyroidism include osteoporosis, chronic fatigue, kidney stones, stroke, high blood pressure and increased cancer risks (a partial list). Treatment is by surgery.

Acute shortness of breath (SOB), as has been indicated, is a medical emergency and the cause is usually cardiac/respiratory in nature.

It would be very unusual for acute SOB to be related to hyperparathyroidism

Edited March 21, 2016 by sunnyjim5

[MaeJoMTB]

I would go with signs of imminent heart failure.

And be on the first flight back to my home country, Good luck!

[sunnyjim5]

I would go with signs of imminent heart failure.

And be on the first flight back to my home country, Good luck!

A very bad idea.

Someone subject to acute attacks of shortness of breath the cause of which has not been diagnosed SHOULD NOT FLY.

[MaeJoMTB]

^^

I'd rather take the risk and save the money.

We all gotta go some time.

I've had a good run.

Up to the person really.

[Sheryl]

He is right, anyone with SOB needs to be medically cleared before flying. The change in oxygen concentration/air pressure in planes, which a healthy person barely notices, can provoke serious complications in people with impaired cardiac or respiratory function.

[chubby]

-what is your age.

-any medications you take.

-any history of heart disease in the family?

-are you short of breath all day, or only when laying down?

-what makes you more or less SOB?

-total guesswork, unless you can elaborate, only advice worthwhile is "see a doctor" . probably a chest xray and EKG 1st , some bloodwork, and then there is some information to diagnose you, than just you had a kidney stone....etc WADR

Just about to return to bkk. Been traveling last 35 days. Had shortness of breath but this last month has been bad. Also it seems I had a kidney stone for a week. (They ain't for faint hearted) doctors and hospital in OZ said I needed a chest CT scan. Maybe heart function teat.
Any recommendations for a hospital. Happy to travel out of bkk.
BTW never been ill (seriously, and was pretty fit)
62 never smoked. Oh bad try cough with all tnhis
Thanks guys

[cat handler]

Don't ask here, see a doctor, you may have lung cancer.