If you are short of breath while walking then it is not necessary that it is a lung disease. In many cases, this type of shortness of breath is a symptom of heart disease. Especially if this problem is continuously increasing then it is necessary to get it checked immediately. Being careless in this matter can be dangerous for health.
Dr. Ajit Jain in the Department of Cardiology at Rajiv Gandhi Hospital. It is said that if breathing becomes difficult while walking then it can be a sign of weakness in the heart. The reason for this is that when the heart is not able to pump blood properly in the body, then oxygen does not reach the body parts in sufficient quantity. Due to this, a person starts feeling short of breath while doing light work, whereas one does not feel short of breath just by walking, but if the heart is weak then this problem occurs. In many cases, it can also be a symptom of heart failure and coronary artery disease.
Why do you feel short of breath?
In heart disease, the heart’s ability to pump blood becomes weak. When a person walks, the body needs more oxygen. If the heart is unable to meet that need, breathing begins to speed up and the person becomes short of breath. But people think that this is normal or some respiratory disease, whereas this is a major symptom of weakening of the heart.
Don’t ignore these symptoms also
Chest pain
feeling of pressure in the chest
swollen ankles
heart palpitations
Do not take shortness of breath lightly
Dr. Jain says that it is common to feel short of breath while cycling, running or doing any other physical activity, but if you start feeling short of breath even during normal everyday activities like walking, then it can be a sign of heart related problem. In such a situation, the condition can be detected by conducting tests like ECG, echocardiography and blood test.
How to take care of heart health
Exercise at least 30 minutes daily
take care of your diet
Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption
keep weight under control