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What Causes Discomfort In Chest With Breathing Trouble?

hi i am 27 years old. i am 240ibs and 6'5". my heart has been feeling like it is turning flips in my chest. it takes my breath away when it happens. it has been happening alot the past few hours. it has happened a few times before but has never went on for this long. i have anxiety disorder which makes it worse. any ideas?
Fri, 24 Mar 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history, you are having palpitations.
And uncontrolled stress and anxiety are common causes for palpitations.
But better to first rule out heart diseases.
So get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases.
Better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Along with this, anxiolytic drugs are also needed for better control of anxiety.
Don't worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
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 Discomfort In Chest With Breathing Trouble?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history, you are having palpitations. And uncontrolled stress and anxiety are common causes for palpitations. But better to first rule out heart diseases. So get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg). If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Along with this, anxiolytic drugs are also needed for better control of anxiety. Don t worry, you will be alright. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.