Is there a disorder where you can die from too much/ strenuous physical activity?

Question

I'm writing a short story for a writing competition, and I have a character that dies of a (right now unknown) disorder that aggravates itself due to strenuous physical activity, and she dies from it (don't say it's too common for someone to die from something in a story, that's the point). Are there any disorders that have this effect? (for example, problems with mitochondrion or the heart)

Cheers,
Kkori

Sorry, I forgot a few details in my question:

It's supposed to be a long-term disease, not one that suddenly sets in like a heart attack. I apologise for any misunderstanding.

Answer 1

Hi,

yes, a heart attack!

Answer 2

actually there is a genetic heart disease called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy that causes sudden death during physical effort. the condition, however, is not aggravated by physical activity, just the risk of acute heart failure and immediate death increases during effort. the disease usually kills the affected person before 25-30 years of age.

Answer 3

Because of the risk of sudden death, it is important for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Because of the risk of sudden death, it's impt for people with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy to avoid too much strenuous activity and intense exercise. About 50% of sudden deaths in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy occur during or just after strenuous physical activity.1 Talk to your doctor about what level of exercise and what kinds of activities are safe. Because dehydration can also worsen symptoms in people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, prolonged activity in hot weather is not recommended.



The following self-care recommendations are also important.

Avoid drinking alcohol. Long-term overuse of alcohol appears to increase the risk of developing certain types of heart problems.
Don't smoke. Tobacco use increases the risk of coronary heart disease, which can lead to a heart attack. For help quitting, see the topic Quitting Tobacco Use.
Stay well hydrated (unless you have heart failure or another medical condition and need to limit your fluid intake).
Weigh yourself daily. For people with heart failure, fluid can build up rapidly, so you need to track your weight. A weight gain of 3 lb to 4 lb over 2 days could be a sign of heart failure and should be reported to your doctor.
Follow your doctor's recommendations for regular exams to monitor your condition.

Because some people with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy may be at increased risk for sudden death, it is a good idea for family members to learn CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation).