India, July 24 -- We often assume that breathlessness while walking or getting tired easily are normal parts of growing older. However, in some cases, these symptoms may indicate a serious condition. In a July 20 Instagram post, Dr Viveka Kumar, chairman of cardiology at Max Super Speciality Hospital in Saket, Delhi, explained the grave signals behind breathlessness during walking.

According to Dr Viveka, when someone gets breathless while walking, or if they get tired easily, it is not always ageing, rather these symptoms could be indicating aortic valve stenosis. The cardiologist explained that this is a condition in which the heart's aortic valve becomes narrowed.

"For many, the cause could be an issue with the aortic valve of the he...