South Africa
A 21-year-old female asked:
I always feel nauseous, lightheaded and dizzy. and i feel very tired after doing normal, simple, everyday things like taking a bath or making my bed. my heart also feels very heavy almost like something is dragging it down. what can this mean?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in

Dr. Jerome Zacksanswered
Cardiology 53 years experience
Your symptoms merit a careful history, physical exam (including check of blood pressure sitting and standing), EKG, chest X-rays and appropriate blood and urine testing. It's important to determine the underlying cause of your symptoms.
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