Walking Provokes Chest Pain
Q: I have shortness of breath and chest pain when walking up stairs or on streets with an incline. A cardiologist in the emergency room said my heart seemed fine. Any ideas?
A: I am concerned about your symptoms during walking up a flight of stairs or on streets with an incline. At the very least, I would recommend you consult a cardiologist and undergo a stress test to see if any abnormalities are provoked.
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I am having chest pain and shortness of breath when walking up the stairs but I am fine when I walk my dog?
I have the same symtoms, plus spiting up a small amount of blood. The problem for me is a restricted valve in my heart which causes back pressure, which pumps water on to my lungs, the Doctor can hear the water with his stythescope (excuse spelling) there are tablets you can take to drive the water out it takes 2-4 days then you wil be clear for a while. So go see your Dr and let him listen to your lungs.