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My heart races every time i go upstairs or downstairs and i get short of breath. i'm in good shape no med issues healthy teen. what could it be?
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Anxiety: You should check with your doctor to find out the origin of these symptoms because it is puzzling that if you are in good shape you should be able to up stairs without being breathy. Best.
Answered 5/28/2016
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Not clear: May be normal, but may represent a heart rhythm problem or a reactive airways/asthma problem. Needs formal evaluation by a physician to look for other symptoms, .
Answered 9/4/2013
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