Why do I feel chest tightness, soreness and swelling in both arms, and weakness after walking just a few steps? What should I do?

Feeling chest tightness, arm soreness, and weakness after walking a few steps may be caused by physiological factors as well as pathological conditions such as anemia or upper respiratory tract infections. These symptoms can be improved through general management or medication. Specific analyses are as follows:

I. Physiological Causes

If one frequently experiences excessive mental stress or extreme fatigue, the body may not get sufficient rest, leading to the aforementioned symptoms. It is recommended to appropriately relieve stress, develop healthy daily routines, and ensure adequate sleep.

II. Pathological Causes

1. Anemia

Anemia may result from reduced or insufficient red blood cell production, excessive red blood cell destruction, and other factors. This condition may cause abnormalities in hematopoietic cells, resulting in the symptoms described. Patients should follow medical advice and may use medications such as dexamethasone tablets or ferrous sulfate tablets for treatment.

2. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection

Causes of upper respiratory tract infections include bacterial or viral infections and low immune function. If affected, inflammatory substances may stimulate local nerves, causing the aforementioned symptoms. In such cases, patients are advised to take medications like paracetamol-phenylamine granules or compound paracetamol and amantadine hydrochloride tablets under medical guidance to alleviate symptoms.

In addition to the above relatively common causes, these symptoms could also be due to conditions such as neurosis, myocarditis, or coronary atherosclerotic heart disease. It is recommended that patients promptly visit a qualified hospital for evaluation, complete necessary examinations, identify the exact underlying cause, and receive targeted treatment.