- male
- 45 Years
- 07/02/2025
I've been trying to lose weight but whenever I exercise, I feel this tightness in my chest and get out of breath super quickly, like even just climbing stairs or walking. It's hard to breathe and my heart starts beating really fast. My blood pressure is on the high side too, usually around 135100, and I have a fatty liver. What should I do about all this?
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consult a physician
Dr. Anshul Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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