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What Causes Discomfort After Climbing Up Hill?

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Posted on Mon, 26 May 2014
Question: I climb a hill twice a week (600ft) I am a 80 yr old female and hope this is doing me good. I am not on any medication. My query is that I seem to get pretty puffed but when I stop I recover quickly. I have no shortage of breath on the downhill. I certainly XXXXXXX t feel tired when my walk is completed.
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Answered by Dr. Chobufo Ditah (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
This is normal and expected

Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you so much for this query.

I am impressed to hear that at you age you are still able to do some climbing to keep healthy. This is a great way to go and I encourage you to keep up.

As we age, we cannot be as tolerant and performant as we were in our youths. The description you have provided during your walks and thereafter is totally normal for someone of your age. There is really nothing to worry about. If this is a recent new addition to your list of activities, you may get better over time but, this would be a simple improvement and not amelioration of an abnormal health condition.

I hope this helps and addresses your query fully. I wish you well and feel free to ask for more information if need be. Thanks for using our services.
Dr. Ditah, MD.
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What Causes Discomfort After Climbing Up Hill?

Brief Answer: This is normal and expected Detailed Answer: Hi and thank you so much for this query. I am impressed to hear that at you age you are still able to do some climbing to keep healthy. This is a great way to go and I encourage you to keep up. As we age, we cannot be as tolerant and performant as we were in our youths. The description you have provided during your walks and thereafter is totally normal for someone of your age. There is really nothing to worry about. If this is a recent new addition to your list of activities, you may get better over time but, this would be a simple improvement and not amelioration of an abnormal health condition. I hope this helps and addresses your query fully. I wish you well and feel free to ask for more information if need be. Thanks for using our services. Dr. Ditah, MD.