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Breathing Problem Climbing Stairs, Sweating. High BP. Taking Toprol. Is It Safe Climbing Steps?
hi doc i am a 51 year old white female 5'4 225lbs with high bp . currently taking toprol 50mg od...i have been climbing the stairs at work to get some exercise . i become quite out of breath and sweat profusely ...i just did 18 flights of stairs but i had to stop every other flight to c atch my breath ....my question is it safe for me to be climbing the stairs?
Thu, 3 Oct 2013
Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
18 flights is very good effort – anybody may get these symptoms…
However, this may also mean Heart failure / Coronary Artery Disease / Lung problem…
See an Internist / get yourself examined / at times, basic investigation may be necessary...
Take care
Wishing all well
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
18 flights is very good effort – anybody may get these symptoms…
However, this may also mean Heart failure / Coronary Artery Disease / Lung problem…
See an Internist / get yourself examined / at times, basic investigation may be necessary...
Take care
Wishing all well
God bless
Good luck
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