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When exercising or doing yard work i get lightheaded and feel weak what could it be? happens everytime and im drinking water

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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Be seen: I would definitely be seen. Basically, when you are going through a self induced "stress test" you become light headed. This is sometimes the presenting symptom for a cardiac problem. That is not to say that you have a heart problem, but rather you should be seen to have this ruled out.

Answered 4/6/2015

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A member asked:

When exercising or doing yard work i get lightheaded and feel weak what could it be? happens everytime and im drinking water

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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