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What Causes Constant Shortness Of Breath And Slight Heart Burn Feeling?
I have constant shortness of breath. It s been that way for about 6 months. It s not debilitating, as I m able to hike & run 20 to 40 miles a week. Sometimes, it even gets better after exercising. I ve been taking my heart rate upon waking up in the morning. It s consistently in the mid to high 50s, which I have read is excellent for my age(44), so I don t really feel like it s a heart problem. I used to smoke cigarettes years ago, but I don t feel like it s COPD, as I never wheeze or cough, and I m able to do very strenuous activities. I should also mention that my shortness of breath is often accompanied by a slight feeling of heartburn in my chest. My online research has led me to believe that it s either Acid Reflux/GERD/Silent Reflux or anxiety (although I don t seem to exhibit the classic anxiety symptoms like worry or dread). I just want to breathe normally! What do you suggest? Thanks for your time. Ps - no family history of heart disease or any serious medical problems.
Wed, 13 Jan 2021
Hello,
Heart burning is commonly caused by acid reflux, GERD, liver problem and ulcer (esophageal / gastric), constipation may trigger acid reflux and hence, heart burn. Sometimes, heart burn may be indicative of developing CAD (MI). Since heart burn is associated with shortness of breath you are suggested to get CBC, urinalysis, liver function tests, lipid function tests, stress test, echocardiography done. So that pathology can be detected and treatment started at the earliest.
Shortness of breath may be also caused by Stress (emotional, physical), asthma, angina, CAD, etc. Stay away from anxiety and stress. Switch to healthy lifestyle. Take food cooked in olive oil. Prefer to take boiled food over spicy oily junk food that triggers acid reflux. Take food in time. Avoid taking raw food, cook fruits , veggies and whole cereals well before consumption. Avoid constipation. Take fiber rich food and laxatives at bed time. Stay away from addictions if any. Take quality sleep. Get treated.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Heart burning is commonly caused by acid reflux, GERD, liver problem and ulcer (esophageal / gastric), constipation may trigger acid reflux and hence, heart burn. Sometimes, heart burn may be indicative of developing CAD (MI). Since heart burn is associated with shortness of breath you are suggested to get CBC, urinalysis, liver function tests, lipid function tests, stress test, echocardiography done. So that pathology can be detected and treatment started at the earliest.
Shortness of breath may be also caused by Stress (emotional, physical), asthma, angina, CAD, etc. Stay away from anxiety and stress. Switch to healthy lifestyle. Take food cooked in olive oil. Prefer to take boiled food over spicy oily junk food that triggers acid reflux. Take food in time. Avoid taking raw food, cook fruits , veggies and whole cereals well before consumption. Avoid constipation. Take fiber rich food and laxatives at bed time. Stay away from addictions if any. Take quality sleep. Get treated.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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