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Breathlessness after Minimal Activity: If you start breathing quickly while walking a few steps or climbing the stairs, then it can be a sign of any serious problem going on within the body, not normal exhaustion. Often people ignore it as a lack of age, obesity or fitness, but doing so can prove to be dangerous in the future. Breathing can be associated with many different health problems- especially with hearts, lungs and blood related diseases.
Sometimes serious symptoms-Breathlessness means that the problem of breathing quickly can be a common but sometimes serious symptoms. When there is a lack of oxygen in the lungs, heart or blood, the body does not get oxygen as per the need and due to this, there is a problem in breathing. This problem can happen while climbing stairs, walking fast or sometimes without any hard work. Conditions such as asthma, anemia, heart disease, obesity, lung infection or panic attack can be the cause behind it. If the breath is happening frequently or with it, it is very important to check the doctor.
Heart diseases
Dr. Ajit Jain in Cardiology Department at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital in Delhi It is said that our heart pumps blood throughout the body. When the heart muscles become weak or the blood flow is interrupted, the body does not get enough oxygen. Problems related to heart failure, coronary artery disease and heart valve can cause breathlessness. Such patients, especially a little hard work or walk, start breathing and feel tired.
Lung disorders related to lungs
Diseases such as asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung infections or fibrosis affect lung function. When the lungs are unable to give enough oxygen to the body, the breath starts climbing quickly. Especially in dust, smoke or cold air, these symptoms increase further.
Anemia
Due to lack of hemoglobin in the blood, oxygen reaches less to the body parts. In such a situation, tiredness and breath starts to swell. Anemia is more common in women than men, especially during periods or pregnancy.
Thyroid and hormone imbalance
Metabolism increases in hyperthyroidism, which also increases heartbeat and the body starts getting tired quickly. Due to this, breathing can also breathe in light activity.
Obesity and dehydration
Due to excess weight, the body has to work hard for every small activity. This increases the pressure on the heart and lungs and quickly breathes. At the same time, lack of water in the body or electrolytes imbalance can also increase exhaustion and respiratory problem.
When is it necessary to see a doctor?
-If breathing is happening again and again
– Complain of breathlessness in sleep
– Chest pain, nervousness or rapid heartbeat with
– Cough or chest tightness remains
So get a doctor checked immediately. Many serious diseases can be prevented by starting treatment at the right time.