peachy123
06-04-21, 14:21
I was leaning over to wash my legs in the shower today and noticed I felt like my lungs couldn’t expand properly, like I couldn’t get a full breath. I wasn’t gasping for air or anything, just felt a bit short and like my rib cage wasn’t expanding fully. Ive never really felt this sensation before but I have been hyper vigilant lately so I notice everything more.
Anyway I googled and it said shortness of breath when bending over can be a symptom of heart failure due to fluid build up :wacko: now I’m terrified because I’ve been worrying about my heart non stop over the past few weeks (despite getting a normal ECG from my doctor only a week ago)
For the record I have a hiatal hernia and have gained weight during lockdown so I’m not sure if it’s just my stomach putting pressure on my lungs and diaphragm.
just wondering if you guys experience this when leaning over too or if I should be worried?
Anyway I googled and it said shortness of breath when bending over can be a symptom of heart failure due to fluid build up :wacko: now I’m terrified because I’ve been worrying about my heart non stop over the past few weeks (despite getting a normal ECG from my doctor only a week ago)
For the record I have a hiatal hernia and have gained weight during lockdown so I’m not sure if it’s just my stomach putting pressure on my lungs and diaphragm.
just wondering if you guys experience this when leaning over too or if I should be worried?