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What Causes Shortness Of Breath While Suffering From Hypertension?
I m a 52 yr old female w/high blood pressure & diabetes. Being treated w/medication, no insulin for diabetes, diet & exercise. At the moment, I have pounding in my ears and was short of breath while walking dog. I ve taken my morning medication, around 6:15am and am drinking a large glass of water. Should I try to see my dr today?
Tue, 14 May 2019
Hi,
You should meet your clinician immediately as you have two major risk factors for heart disease. Shortness of breath might be due to heart failure, heart attack, pulmonary edema, etc. You will be subjected to ECG, cheat X-ray and echo for the diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
You should meet your clinician immediately as you have two major risk factors for heart disease. Shortness of breath might be due to heart failure, heart attack, pulmonary edema, etc. You will be subjected to ECG, cheat X-ray and echo for the diagnosis.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr AJEET SINGH, General & Family Physician
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