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How do I overcome muscle aches and weakness after any physical activity?

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Dr. Ramesh Kumar S

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Published At July 1, 2023
Reviewed AtJuly 1, 2023

Patient's Query

Hello doctor,

I am a 35-year-old woman who is 5 feet 8 inches and 180 pounds. I have been holding onto water in both of my legs for the last three days, and they are now pretty bloated. After only15 minutes of standing, my muscles start to ache. After doing any kind of physical activity, including going to the restroom, I have to lie down. I am scared and uncertain of what to do. Would you kindly tell me something? Kindly help.

Answered by Dr. Ramesh Kumar S

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

Heart failure, sometimes known as congestive heart failure, occurs when your heart muscle does not pump blood as well as it should. Certain conditions, such as narrowed arteries in your heart (coronary artery disease) or high blood pressure, gradually leave your heart too weak or stiff to fill and pump efficiently. I would suggest you go for some of the baseline tests of cardiology like stress tests. A standard exercise stress test uses an ECG (electrocardiogram) to monitor changes in your heart's electrical activity. Imaging stress tests take pictures of blood flow in various parts of your heart. Abnormal test results may be due to coronary heart disease. 2D ECHO test or echocardiography is a diagnostic procedure with which you can determine the systolic and diastolic function of the heart. In addition, we can also check the heart valves and can diagnose stenosis or insufficiency. Last but not least, with ECHO we can see if there is fluid around the heart. It will also rule out the chances of pulmonary embolism.

I hope this helps.

Thank you and take care.

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Ramesh Kumar S

Dr. Ramesh Kumar S

Medical Gastroenterology

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