India, Aug. 14 -- Do you feel breathless after climbing stairs? Climbing stairs can leave anyone temporarily short of breath. Sometimes, it may just be simple fatigue after rigorous exercise or even a lack of fitness. However, according to (Col) Dr Monik Mehta, consultant - cardiology, Manipal Hospital, Gurugram, in some cases, it may signal an arrhythmia.

Dr Mehta explained that breathlessness that occurs after minimal exertion, is disproportionate to the activity, or is accompanied by dizziness, palpitations, or chest discomfort should not automatically be attributed to poor fitness. It can sometimes indicate an underlying cardiac condition, including an arrhythmia or abnormal heart rhythm.

Arrhythmias can affect how efficiently the h...