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What Causes Chest Discomfort During Hodgkins Disease?

I am in remission from hodgkin's disease
last 3 days I keep getting a funny feeling in my chest, as though my heart is sinking. Like when you are on a roller coaster.
whilst working i am fine but when i relax i feel it then.
i am 33 years old, female and weigh 75 kg
Thu, 23 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Hodgkins lymphoma can spread to lungs and heart and can cause pleural effusion and pericardial effusion respectively.
Both of these can cause similar symptoms like sinking of heart.
So better to get done chest x ray and 2d echo.
Chest x ray is needed to rule out pleural effusion.
2d echo is needed for pericardial effusion.
If both these are normal then no need to worry for any major heart or lung related diseases.
Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms.
So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright but first rule out heart and lung diseases.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Chest Discomfort During Hodgkins Disease?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Hodgkins lymphoma can spread to lungs and heart and can cause pleural effusion and pericardial effusion respectively. Both of these can cause similar symptoms like sinking of heart. So better to get done chest x ray and 2d echo. Chest x ray is needed to rule out pleural effusion. 2d echo is needed for pericardial effusion. If both these are normal then no need to worry for any major heart or lung related diseases. Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Don t worry, you will be alright but first rule out heart and lung diseases. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.