Blood Tests

[nailit]

Been for blood tests today.
(As requested for by my GP 2 weeks ago)
As I have been experiencing heavy heartbeat and shortness off breath.
(Since the start of taking BP meds about 6 months ago)

The tests were for kidney and thyroid function
and one was labeled as sob which I presume is shortness off breath??

Just wondered how either of these tests can detect a cause of shortness of breath?

[nailit]

BTW, my breathing seems to have eased since change of medication 2 weeks ago...

[Sqad]

Abnormal kidney and thyroid function can be a cause of breathlessnes BUT only form part of an investigation routine for breathlessness in a patient under investigation.

[youngmafbog]

Not sure mate.

Have you been given any inhalers?

[nailit]

Thanks for quick reply sqad...

[nailit]

How do kidneys affect breathing then?
Genuinely curious about this...

[Hazlinny]

I had shortness of breath before being diagnosed with under-active thyroid - in fact, GP at first thought I had late onset asthma and I was given an inhaler.

[nailit]

//Not sure mate.
Have you been given any inhalers? //

Not that bad at the moment...
I DID have to leave work early last week because of it tho.
(Probably combined with the heat)

[Sqad]

A failing kidney can't get rid of bodily fluids, so the fluids build up in the lungs causing shortness of breath

[youngmafbog]

My daughter said what Sqad just said.

[nailit]

//I had shortness of breath before being diagnosed with under-active thyroid - in fact, GP at first thought I had late onset asthma and I was given an inhaler.//

Im more convinced that it was the meds that were prescribed.
OK previous, and not to bad since ive stopped taking them tbh.

[nailit]

//A failing kidney can't get rid of bodily fluids, so the fluids build up in the lungs causing shortness of breath//
That makes sense, thanks.
I like to learn...

[nailit]

//My daughter said what Sqad just said.//
Makes sense...
Theres also cause and effect tho.

Put on a medication, start to experience difficulties, stop taking said meds, return to normal...