Not fit anymore?

[Karabella]

Hello, I'm only 14 but I'm concerned about my health. I used to be a great cheerleader, and a very active kid. I wasn't too concerned until now when I was walking through the zoo walking and after 5 mins going down hill I was out of breath. My heart was hurting and my legs were killing me. I felt all hot and I kept sitting down. I'm nerveous.
Advice please?

[Bekah80]

you just need to start exercising again start with some light walking and go from there it will take a little time but you will see results within a week

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

If this was a single episode, this could be anxiety, fright, low glucose, dehydration, low blood pressure, allergy etc. However if the symptoms have been constant since then, a few possibilities that may need to be considered are- anemia, heart and lung pathologies, constant low blood sugar/ pressure, hormonal/ endocrine/ autonomic disturbances etc.; and in such a situation it would be best to get this evaluated by a primary care physician, for an accurate diagnosis and appropriate management.
Hope this helps

Take care!