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Could Shortness Of Breath And Pin Pricks In Chest Be Due To Heart Problems?
hello Doctor, im an overall healthy 18 year old male but frequently i do get shortness of breath, problems breathing and feel pinprick sensations on my cheat and around my heart? Is it possible that I may have a heart defect or any other cardiac issues?
Tue, 24 Nov 2015
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I have gone through your query.Thanks for using HCM.
I would like to know the duration of your symptoms.If they developed since your childhood ,then you must undergo ECG ,Xray chest and echocardiogram to rule out and birth defect.If it is recent in onset it may not be heart problem but may be simple Acid reflux.However better to to get these investigations,
My best wishes
Dr.Rajesh Teli,MD.
I have gone through your query.Thanks for using HCM.
I would like to know the duration of your symptoms.If they developed since your childhood ,then you must undergo ECG ,Xray chest and echocardiogram to rule out and birth defect.If it is recent in onset it may not be heart problem but may be simple Acid reflux.However better to to get these investigations,
My best wishes
Dr.Rajesh Teli,MD.
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