Although various medical conditions can cause exercise intolerance, it is the primary symptom ofdiastolic heart failure.
This article discusses the signs, symptoms, and causes of exercise intolerance.
It also covers how the inability to engage in physical activity due to exercise intolerance is diagnosed and treated.
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People withchronic fatigue syndrome(ME/CFS) are prone to exercise intolerance.
This condition is also calledsystemic exertion intolerance disease(SEID).
Even mild exertion levels can make symptoms worse.
The SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) virus can also cause exercise intolerance.
CPET is used to diagnose exercise intolerance.
Anuclear stress testis more advanced than a cardiac stress test.
They inject trace amounts of radioactive material that the machines look for to see how the heart is functioning.
This might include supervised exercise sessions.
the goal is to work with a provider to come up with attainable goals specific to your needs.
Lung issues, chronic fatigue, and long COVID can all cause exercise intolerance.
Extreme tiredness, breathlessness, and irregular heartbeats are common symptoms.
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