I'm really worried about some symptoms I've been experiencing. Whenever I get tired, I start having short breaths and feel this chest pain. I can walk for a bit if I go slowly, but after a few minutes, I start running out of breath and the chest pain comes back. Does this sound like something serious? What should I do about it?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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5+ Yrs

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do chest xray and check her hemoglobin levels

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Consult a Cardiologist

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Answered 04/07/2025

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What is normal blood pressure for a 60 year old?

Below 130/80 mmhg

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I'm really concerned about my heart rate because it's usually around 100 or more whether I'm just sitting, walking, or doing anything else. I've been using my Fitbit to track it, and I also have an Omron BP machine at home that often shows it going over 100, sometimes even hitting 120. I did see a cardiologist who said it was nothing, but I'm still worried. Can you help me figure out what might be going on or if there's anything I should do?

It sounds like you may be experiencing persistent tachycardia. One common medication used to help lower heart rate is Metoprolol (brand name: Lopressor). I recommend discussing with your doctor about starting Metoprolol at a low dose, such as 25mg once daily, and then adjusting the dose as needed to help control your heart rate. It is important to monitor your blood pressure and heart rate regularly while on this medication.

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My mom is 46 and she's been taking medication for her blood pressure, but it's been pretty low lately. I'm really worried this could cause her blood pressure to drop even more. What can we do to help increase it?

take excessive liquids

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