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What Causes Lightheadedness And Fatigue After Walking?
Question: I feel lightheaded and fatigued after short walks or raising my arms to drive a car. It usally does not occur during my daily 2 mile walk. The light headedness is almost always accompanied with the smell of acetate.
Brief Answer:
Could be cardiac issue but little unusual
Detailed Answer:
Your symptoms could be cardiac; but little unusual that you do not get them during your regular walks.
Since you are above 60 and have previous history of hypertension and you are obese, I would order for cardiac evaluation to make sure every thing is alright. Please visit a cardiologist who can order an EKG, echo and if needed TMT.
Hope this answers your question.
Regards
Could be cardiac issue but little unusual
Detailed Answer:
Your symptoms could be cardiac; but little unusual that you do not get them during your regular walks.
Since you are above 60 and have previous history of hypertension and you are obese, I would order for cardiac evaluation to make sure every thing is alright. Please visit a cardiologist who can order an EKG, echo and if needed TMT.
Hope this answers your question.
Regards
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