Shortness of Breath in Amravati: When It Needs a Heart Specialist
Breathlessness has many causes, from lung problems and anaemia to heart disease. If it is new, getting worse or comes with chest discomfort or swelling, a heart check is sensible.
Signs that suggest the heart
- Breathless on walking or climbing stairs, when you used to manage
- Breathless lying flat, or waking at night gasping
- Swollen ankles
- Chest pressure or palpitations with the breathlessness
What the doctor checks
Symptoms, blood pressure, pulse, oxygen level, ECG and echo, and sometimes a chest X-ray and blood tests. If the heart is the cause, treatment follows the cause.
Read breathlessness: when is it a heart problem? and chest pain in Amravati.
Sudden severe breathlessness, blue lips, chest pain or fainting are emergencies. Call 112 or 95116 13365.
Need advice about your heart? Call or WhatsApp the hospital team on 95116 13365 (Monday to Saturday, 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM). For chest pain or a suspected heart attack, call 112 or 95116 13365 straight away; emergency services are open 24x7. See the hospital address and directions.
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This article is for general information and does not replace medical advice. If you have symptoms or concerns, please see a doctor.