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[lima1904]

23 yrs old i work out at least 3 times a week last few days i been feeling lightheaded with shortness of breath i find myself ywaning to get more air also i feel numbness in my left arm all the way to my pinky,i have a history of anxirty and panic attacks about four years ago i got to ekg done and chest xray all came back normal i wight about 160 stand 5'7 worried about heart disease

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

Understand your predicament.
Symptoms of breathlessness and lightheadedness are usually aggravated with exercise in cardiac disorders. So, if your symptoms are not worsening with exercise, it may not be related to cardiac disease. Follow lifestyle changes to prevent cardiac disorders include regular exercise, eating a heart healthy diet, completely avoiding alcohol and/or tobacco use, practice relaxation techniques like yoga and aim for an optimum weight.

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[lima1904]

I went to the doctor he just took my blood pressure ,he said it was normal he listened to my heart and my lungs said its was normal and he didnt find no need for an ekg. He thinks its stress

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

The light headedness may happen if there is inadequate supply of oxygen to the brain. This can happen with cardiac disorders or lung disorders.  In cardiac disorders there is inadequate pumping  of blood and in lung disorders there is inadequate oxygenation. It could also be due peripheral arterial blood disorders. Symptoms are usually aggravated with exercise in cardiac disorders. Diabetes mellitus and hypertension can cause these symptoms. Again inadequate sleep, hypoglycemia, anemia and vitamin deficiencies can aggravate your symptoms of light headedness.  You will need to consult your primary care physician for a proper evaluation.

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