If you start panting as you climb stairs, your heart starts beating fast and you feel tired, ignoring it thinking it is just laziness can prove to be costly.

If you start panting as you climb stairs, your heart starts beating fast and you feel tired, ignoring it thinking it is just laziness can prove to be costly. It can be a sign of a serious disease related to heart, lungs or blood circulation.

According to experts, if you start feeling breathless even with a little physical exertion, it can be a symptom of diseases like heart disease, lung problems, anemia or high blood pressure. This problem can also be related to obesity, wrong lifestyle and physical inactivity. If it is not taken care of in time, it can take a serious form in the future. Let us know which disease can be a sign of panting while climbing stairs.

1. Heart disease

If your heart beats faster as you climb stairs and you start feeling breathless, it could be a sign of heart diseases like coronary artery disease or heart failure. In coronary artery disease, there is a blockage in the veins of the heart, due to which the body does not get the right amount of oxygen. In heart failure, your heart is not able to pump blood properly, so you may feel breathless even with a little exertion.

2. Lung disease

* Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): This disease affects the functioning of the lungs, causing difficulty in breathing.

* Asthma: If you already have asthma and feel breathless even after walking for a short time, then this could be a sign of worsening of the condition.

* Lung infection (pneumonia or TB): Long-term shortness of breath can also be associated with diseases like TB or pneumonia.

3. Anemia (lack of blood)

* Due to lack of hemoglobin in the body, oxygen is not able to reach the muscles, due to which fatigue and breathlessness start even with little effort.

* This problem can also occur due to lack of iron or lack of blood (anemia) in women.

4. Obesity and lifestyle factors

* Physical inactivity: If you are not doing any physical activity for a long time, then the stamina of the body decreases, due to which you start panting even with little effort.

* Obesity: Due to the increase in the weight of extra fat on the body, there is more pressure on the heart and lungs, which causes difficulty in breathing.

What to do?

* Exercise daily. Make a habit of walking slowly and climbing stairs.

* Get your heart and lungs checked. If the problem of shortness of breath persists, consult a doctor.

* Eat iron and vitamin-rich foods. Replenish the lack of blood in the body with green vegetables, pomegranate and dry fruits.

* Avoid smoking and alcohol. These can weaken the lungs and heart.

Disclaimer: Dear reader, thank you for reading this news. This news has been written only to make you aware. We have taken the help of general information in writing this. If you read anything related to your health anywhere, then definitely consult a doctor before adopting it.