Causes of shortness of breath after eating – Hossam Mowafy explains

Dr. Hossam Mowafy, professor of emergency care at Kasr Al-Aini Faculty of Medicine, warned against shortness of breath after eating, indicating that it could be a sign of a serious illness.

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Mowafi said during his program “My Lord, Increase my knowledge,” which was broadcast on the Sada El Balad channel, that shortness of breath after eating could indicate a heart problem.

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A professor of critical care medicine said that people suffering from heart failure usually have great difficulty catching their breath after eating.

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He explained that nausea after eating could be caused by eating a lot of food, which causes the stomach to expand and puts pressure on the diaphragm muscle.

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Mowafy concluded his speech by noting that shortness of breath after eating is more common in people who suffer from obesity, emphasizing the need to eat without reaching the point of fullness , to preserve the safety of the body.

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