signs and symptoms of angina

Could chronic fatigue be a symptom of a heart problem, no angina?

Basically, for the past several years I seem to have been slowly getting more and more tired, less able to do things like heavy lifting and climbing stairs. I haven’t said anything though because it’s been so gradual and I can’t prove to myself it’s been consistent.

I have/had a heart defect, corrected TOF, and I’ve been seeing a cardiologist who has essentially said everything is fine or just as predicted. I feel worried to bring this up with her now, especially because I’ve been getting more sick just recently – at a time when I’ve had a lot of stress, and I feel I might be misstating this because/if I’ve been sick due to other reasons, and I often don’t sleep well. Yesterday I collapsed a few times without any clear sign of a cold except extreme fatigue, and this is highly unusual, but I seem to be more or less fine today. So I don’t really know what to make of this.

Thanks.

Fatigue is a very non-specific symptom that can be related to a huge list of medical issues. Heart problems can certainly lead to fatigue and you will certainly want to mention this to your Cardiologist. It is also possible that your fatigue is secondary to something else, such as not enough sleep, anemia, thyroid disease, infections and many other possibilities. The collapsing is very concerning and you should definitely let your doctor know this right away. You can also discuss the fatigue with your primary care doctor who may want to perform some basic tests to look for common reasons for fatigue. It is certainly possible that your fatigue is related to stress and poor sleeping habits, but given your history you should discuss this with your doctor. Also never feel worried about bringing up your complaints to your doctor, because this is your doctor’s job. If it concerns you enough to post this question, then you really should be asking your doctor directly. We can only speculate. If you want answers, then see your doctor.

signs and symptoms of angina

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