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How To Treat Chest Palpitation?

I have been experiencing chest palpitations for about a week now. I am an electrician and don't feel it while I am working just when I am home relaxing. I am taking oxycodone for back and neck pain 5mg. I am very close to going to the hospital because I am starting to worry. Are there any thoughts on the issue.
Mon, 23 Nov 2015
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Hello

Palpitation is commonly due to anxiety and it doesn't necessarily mean structural or functional abnormality in the heart.
However it may be associated with coronary heart disease,hyperthyroidism,hypertrophic cardiomyopathy etc.
It may also be due to alcohol,caffeine,medicine side effect etc.

You may need clinical examination and investigations.
Relevant investigations are routine hemogram,random blood sugar,lipid profile,ECG in all leads,ECHO,TMT,Thyroid profile etc.

Treatment of palpitation depend on severity and underlying cause.
Avoid alcohol,caffeine if you take it.
You need detail evaluation by a cardiologist.

Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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How To Treat Chest Palpitation?

Hello Palpitation is commonly due to anxiety and it doesn t necessarily mean structural or functional abnormality in the heart. However it may be associated with coronary heart disease,hyperthyroidism,hypertrophic cardiomyopathy etc. It may also be due to alcohol,caffeine,medicine side effect etc. You may need clinical examination and investigations. Relevant investigations are routine hemogram,random blood sugar,lipid profile,ECG in all leads,ECHO,TMT,Thyroid profile etc. Treatment of palpitation depend on severity and underlying cause. Avoid alcohol,caffeine if you take it. You need detail evaluation by a cardiologist. Get well soon. Take Care Dr.Indu Bhushan