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What Causes Shortness Of Breath, Fluctuating Heart Rate And Swollen Feet?
I am having shortness of breath, swelling in my feet, a fluxuating heart rate and trouble breathing. Are these signs of heart or lung trouble or both? I do not smoke and am somewhat overweight at age 72. I am currently on medication for high blood pressure and acid reflux.
Mon, 14 Aug 2017
Hi,
Welcome to Health care magic. I have read & understood your concern.
High blood pressure, over weight, swelling on feet,fluctuating heart beat& dry cough go in favor heart trouble.
But if the cough is with excessive/ yellow sputum it can be lung infection with accompanying heart problem.The acid re-flux you have can instigate cough
* You should consult a physician for primary differentiation & then referred to specific specialty for investigations & specific advise.
Thanks
Welcome to Health care magic. I have read & understood your concern.
High blood pressure, over weight, swelling on feet,fluctuating heart beat& dry cough go in favor heart trouble.
But if the cough is with excessive/ yellow sputum it can be lung infection with accompanying heart problem.The acid re-flux you have can instigate cough
* You should consult a physician for primary differentiation & then referred to specific specialty for investigations & specific advise.
Thanks
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