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What Causes Chest Pain And Shortness Of Breath?
Question: I have been having chest pain and shortness of breath lately every time I do some exercise. Is this something to be worried about?
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
According you history, it may be due to heavy exercises or lifting weights which can cause muscle pains and shortness of breath which is common after exercises. If it is muscle pain then you need not worry. It can be treated with analgesics.
I would like to know few more details.
1. Since when are you having this problem (chest pain and shortness of breath)?
2. Do you get these symptoms only after exercise?
3. Have you ever done blood tests like hemoglobin, vitamin D, B12 and cholesterol? If yes, please upload all reports.
4. Do you have any history of medical illness?
5. Are you taking any medications?
Kindly get back to me with details.
Thank you.
Need more details.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX
According you history, it may be due to heavy exercises or lifting weights which can cause muscle pains and shortness of breath which is common after exercises. If it is muscle pain then you need not worry. It can be treated with analgesics.
I would like to know few more details.
1. Since when are you having this problem (chest pain and shortness of breath)?
2. Do you get these symptoms only after exercise?
3. Have you ever done blood tests like hemoglobin, vitamin D, B12 and cholesterol? If yes, please upload all reports.
4. Do you have any history of medical illness?
5. Are you taking any medications?
Kindly get back to me with details.
Thank you.
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