Malawi
A 23-year-old female asked:
my heart feel so weak and tired that when i talk for few minutes i get tired and run short of breath and sometimes i fail to walk and sometimes i fal?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Frances Ilozueanswered
Family Medicine 25 years experience
Shortness of breath: Shortness of breath with mild exertion could be due to Anemia, heart or lung disease. Given your age and gender, anemia is likely, but you need to be evaluated as soon as possible. I recommend you go to the nearest ER unless your primary doctor can see you right away.
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more. Get help now:
Last updated Sep 14, 2015
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
$30 per visit with
membership
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.