I feel I pass out from any type of physical exertion, including very light physical exertion?

I’m a 34 year old male and for the past 1 1/2 years I have felt as if I would pass out from any type of physical exertion including very light physical exertion. I have never had any health problems. I went to a college football game 2 months ago and after climbing 30-40 steps I thought I was going to pass out. I felt like I was going to vomit. I was so hot. I removed my shoes and socks and hat and poured a bottle of cold water on my head and just laid on the seats. Very embarrassing but after about 10 minutes I felt fine. Another example was last Christmas I was carrying a box of canned food up some stairs then down the hallway. Half way there I couldn’t go any farther. I put the box down. I sat in the break room and tried to cool down by sipping on a cup of water while I was hyperventilating then I ran to the bathroom vomited and put my head in the sink and ran cold water on my head. There are many more examples. While it is happening I feel like I can’t breathe well, I feel like it is 2000 degrees, I feel light headed as if I am going to pass out, I feel nauseous. Also during sex I get these symptoms. I’m a non-smoker. My weight has gone up to 220 lbs from 160 over the past 7 years. I thought that could be a possible cause. I’m not sure if this would be heart, lungs, or something else. I do plan on going to the doctor about this but I wanted to get some advice first. Any ideas on what could be the cause? Also when I do go to the doctor should I go to my family doctor or should I see a specialist?





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3 Comments on “I feel I pass out from any type of physical exertion, including very light physical exertion?

  1. Hi and welcome to question doctors.cok
    As you said your increased weight and low fitness

    Your heart and lungs are incapable of coping the exertion and causes these symptoms.
    A family doctor can help
    Lose extra fat..
    Gradual regular exercises is essential.
    Breathing ex. Vitamins and haematinics also will be great.

  2. Lose weight ,increase your cardiovascular fitness
    U will be back to normal

  3. This is normal after gaining weight .
    Try losing it.
    Be more active and exercise .
    You will be OK.

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