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What Could Sudden Onset Of Profuse Sweating, Shortness Of Breath And Mild Chest Pain Indicate?

Hello, I am a 27 year old female with no serious health conditions that I m aware of. For the 4th or 5th time on Friday evening, I woke up burning up and sweating excessively. When I stood up, I immediately felt extremely dizzy and light headed, and my chest hurt very, very badly and breathing seemed to make it worse. I was extremely hot, so I got an icepack and laid back down, and after about 20 minutes, I started to feel better. I felt fine prior to this - went to dinner, and had a normal evening and nothing was abnormal. With the exception of one time, this has only ever happened to me before as I am sleeping, and I m always woken up because I am sweating so profusely and my chest hurts so badly. Today, the symptoms aren t nearly as acute, and I m no longer excessively sweating or hot, but I still feel off. Shortness of breath, and mild chest pain.
Tue, 30 Jun 2015
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Hi,

Thanks for your question.

You should not neglect these symptoms.
It may be due to heart problems.

Following factors may increase its possibility -
- Cigarette smoking,
- Presence of diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol problem.
- Heart problems in family.

You should consult your physician immediately.
There is need for
- ECG (electrocardiogram),
- Blood test for cardiac enzymes (Tropinin I/T, CPK-MB)
- 2DEcho

If required there may be need for consultation with cardiologist.

Hope this helps you, if so do vote.
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What Could Sudden Onset Of Profuse Sweating, Shortness Of Breath And Mild Chest Pain Indicate?

Hi, Thanks for your question. You should not neglect these symptoms. It may be due to heart problems. Following factors may increase its possibility - - Cigarette smoking, - Presence of diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol problem. - Heart problems in family. You should consult your physician immediately. There is need for - ECG (electrocardiogram), - Blood test for cardiac enzymes (Tropinin I/T, CPK-MB) - 2DEcho If required there may be need for consultation with cardiologist. Hope this helps you, if so do vote.