A member asked:

Around 3 months ago my mother was diagnosed with heart problem,from some days she is feeling heavy head and sometimes breathing problem at night.why?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

See doctor: Breathing problem at night is an indication of heart failure and your mother should consult a doctor at the earliest convenience. Medications are available that would help with her symptoms.

Dr Minich agreed

Answered 10/9/2015

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Dr. Diane Minich answered

Not enough info: The best person to ask is her physician who is taking care of her.

Answered 10/9/2015

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A member asked:

Around 3 months ago my mother was diagnosed with heart problem,from some days she is feeling heavy head and sometimes breathing problem at night.why?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Gurmukh Singh answered

Dr Minich agreed

Dr. Diane Minich answered

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