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I get sob walking up steps or slight hill and now i also get a headache. i also have been getting awakened by fast heart rate.

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Dr. Andrea Brand answered

See a doctor: New shortness of breath with mild exertion and awakening with rapid pulse are not normal and need evaluation. Possibilities include anemia, heart failure, heart rhythm disturbance. Please see a doctor.

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 11/27/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

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A concern: Should see a Dr. and get evaluated, with a potential stress test to measure and check your heart, etc.

Dr Le agreed

Answered 11/27/2014

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A member asked:

I get sob walking up steps or slight hill and now i also get a headache. i also have been getting awakened by fast heart rate.

6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Andrea Brand answered

Dr Munshower and 3 doctors agreed

Dr. Jeffrey Bassman answered

Dr Le agreed

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