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What Causes Shortness Of Breath Upon Exertion?

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Posted on Thu, 4 May 2017
Question: I have shortness of breath after exertion. I quit drinking alcohol 6 months ago and have replaced it with sweets adding 30 lb's. I am also taking many anti-depresents and also blood pressure pills. I ache all over and am sore in my muscles.
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Answered by Dr. Dr Sameer Maheshwari (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Should be evaluated

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome.
This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist.
Shortness of breath on exertion is a sign of underlying cardiac disease. I recommend you to get a stress echo done to rule that out.
Thanks & take care
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath Upon Exertion?

Brief Answer: Should be evaluated Detailed Answer: Hi, Welcome. This is Dr Sameer, cardiologist. Shortness of breath on exertion is a sign of underlying cardiac disease. I recommend you to get a stress echo done to rule that out. Thanks & take care