Question
I experienced symptoms of palpitations and shortness of breath on the 22nd of last month. After undergoing examinations on the 4th of this month, I was diagnosed with interstitial emphysema, and it was found that my thrombin time was slightly prolonged, and the total bilirubin and indirect bilirubin levels were slightly elevated. I am feeling anxious about this, worried that there might be problems with various parts of my body. What do these examination results imply?
Answer
Firstly, emphysema is the main factor causing your current difficulty in breathing. The slightly prolonged thrombin time and slightly elevated bilirubin levels are not of great significance on their own; the focus should be on treating the emphysema to fundamentally alleviate your symptoms. If you feel discomfort, seek medical attention promptly and pay attention to changes in your body temperature.