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Why am I out of breath when I'm climbing up stairs?

I am a 33 year old woman and I am suffering from severe breathlessness, especially while I'm climbing up stairs. What could be the reason?
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My mother is suffering from breathlessness but the 2-d echo shows normal. Why?

My mother is 70 years old and is out of breath even when doing the slightest activity. We had taken her for a 2-d echogram which showed a normal breathing pattern with slight...
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Can BP medicines cause chest pain?

I am a 45 year old woman and I have been taking BP medications for the last six months. These last two days my chest has been feeling heavy along with a slight chest pain. Could...
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Do blood thinners cause excessive sleepiness?

My mother had a bypass surgery one year back after which she has been prescribed certain medications. Every time she takes her blood thinner tablet she feels very sleepy and drowsy....
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How can I tell if my chest pain is from running or from an issue with my heart?

I am a 39 year old man and every time I run I have a weird pain in my chest. How can I make out if it is a pain due to running or something to do with the heart? The pain subsides...
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Could kidney disease cause cardiac issues?

My father is suffering from kidney failure and has been on dialysis for the past 2 months. The doctors are suggesting that his kidney disease could also have implications on...
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What could be the reason for increased heart rate of my wife who is 5 months pregnant?

My wife is 5 months pregnant and off late she is experiencing sudden spurs of increased heart rate when she does any work. There are also times when she has palpitations as a...
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Why do I suddenly get palpitations at night?

I am a 45 year old woman and I have been experiencing palpitations all of a sudden at night, even when I am relaxed and just watching television. These palpitations become extremely...
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Is my heart skipping beats?

Sometimes it feels like my heart skips a beat, then the next beat is kind of hard. What is this? Should I worry about it?
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Can eating cause heart palpitations in pregnancy?

I am a pregnant woman in my third trimester. I have managed an active lifestyle throughout my pregnancy. However, these days every time i finish my meal, i am noticing sudden...
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What should be my first few steps when experiencing chest pain?

Not all chest pains are heart attacks is what i have been told. So, what should be the first few steps if I or my loved one experiences a chest pain? Are there ways to determine...
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Is pleurisy a disease? How long does a pleuritic chest pain last?

While pleurisy is a condition of the heart, is it considered to be a serious illness? My father suffered from pleuritic chest infection, so does that make me susceptible to acquiring...
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Is heart palpitation a normal feeling or is it a medical concern?

Every time we feel anxious, there is a sense of fluttering and heavy pumping in the heart. I have always thought of heart palpitations to be associated with anxiety or certain...
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Is there a way to provide instant relief from chest pain?

Chest pains are often seen as an alarming sign of a heart attack. Are there any ways to immediately deal with a chest pain. Are there any medications or methods of bringing about...
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Is there any difference between heartburn and chest pain?

My mother who is 65 years old has been complaining of pain around her chest region. She looks extremely tired and uncomfortable. She has been complaining after a short vacation...
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How can I manage chest pain arising due to coughing?

I have just recovered from a cold, cough and flu that lasted for close to 2 weeks. The coughing during this period had become very severe. Although the illness has subsided,...
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What are the possible triggers of left side chest pain?

I am 45 years old with a fair level of activity in my everyday routine. I don't have any habits like smoking or even drinking. I have history of cardiac issues running in my...
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Does a discomfort and pain in chest mean something serious?

Off late I have been experiencing a slight discomfort and a slight pain in the chest region whenever i do any form of strenuous activity like running or cycling. Could this be...
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Is running ever bad for your heart?

I was diagnosed with hypertension late last year. I've tried different exercise regimens to help manage the condition, and running is the only thing I enjoy. I run outside, not...
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I have symptomatic PVCs. When do they become dangerous?

About 1 and a half years ago I developed symptomatic PVCs (right lower ventricle). I have had a failed ablation. When should I worry about these? Can they become dangerous?...
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