Can someone give an opinion on my Dad

[dingit]

He is 74, with any ailments. He has a heart complaint and dodgy knees. He arrived at my house breathless ( 5 min level walk). He blamed it on his painful knees. I don't think that should leave him breathless. Should I nag him to go and see the doctor, he is very stubborn about it!

[xigris]

Is your father taking diuretics (water tablets) for his heart condition? If this is new breathlessness, especially after such a short walk then he should definitely see his doctor ASAP

[dingit]

Yes I think he does. What worries me is he had this last Xmas, and ended up in a&e.

[xigris]

I really think he needs to be seen by a doctor ASAP dingit. Sudden increased breathlessness in someone with a heart condition needs investigating. Good luck! I've had my fair share of stubborn relatives

[gingeroots]

Definitely see GP ,maybe his medication needs reviewing ?

Often elderly people do not have medication reviews ,and they really should .

My mum has good and bad days ,sometimes she's very breatheless .
The cold will make it worse .

[glossyflower]

What exactly is his heart complaint?
Shortness of breath may be a sign of early heart failure - a build up of fluid around the body and in the lungs.