
What Causes Dizziness When Standing And Breathlessness On Exertion?

Question: I get out of breath with the slightest exertion. I also get dizzy upon standing
Brief Answer:
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Your symptoms may be associated with the following disorders:
- Anemia
- Heart issues especially heart failure.
If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations to find out what is causing your symptoms:
- Blood work
- Ecg
- Cardiac echo
- Chest x-ray
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Your symptoms may be associated with the following disorders:
- Anemia
- Heart issues especially heart failure.
If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations to find out what is causing your symptoms:
- Blood work
- Ecg
- Cardiac echo
- Chest x-ray
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar


Do I need to make an appointment with my cardiologist ? If so how soon?
Brief Answer:
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Yes you should schedule an appointment with cardiologist within next 10-15 days.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
Yes you should schedule an appointment with cardiologist within next 10-15 days.
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

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