HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Why Am I Having Headaches And Heart Feels To Be Racing?

a doctor new to me has prescribed primulot-N because I have been getting headaches. After 2 weeks, I have tightness in my chest and my heart feels like it is racing - I run often. When I mentioned this yesterday she said it was asthma. I am concerned...
Tue, 28 Jul 2015
Report Abuse
Pulmonologist,  's  Response
Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Tightness in chest with rapid heart rate is seen in many conditions. They are not characteristics of asthma. Asthma patients usually present with cough, wheezing and shortness of breath.
But better to get done PFT to rule out asthma. If PFT is normal, no need to worry for asthma.
Cardiac disease like arrhythmia can cause similar symptoms. So get done ecg and 2d echo.
If both these are normal, than no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases.
Sometimes, stress and anxiety can cause similar symptoms.
So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm.
Consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out asthma and heart diseases.
Hope I have solved your query.
Wish you good health. Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Respiratory therapy


Loading Online Doctors....
Why Am I Having Headaches And Heart Feels To Be Racing?

Thanks for your question on Health Care Magic. I can understand your concern. Tightness in chest with rapid heart rate is seen in many conditions. They are not characteristics of asthma. Asthma patients usually present with cough, wheezing and shortness of breath. But better to get done PFT to rule out asthma. If PFT is normal, no need to worry for asthma. Cardiac disease like arrhythmia can cause similar symptoms. So get done ecg and 2d echo. If both these are normal, than no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases. Sometimes, stress and anxiety can cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension. Be relax and calm. Consult psychiatrist and get done counseling sessions. Don t worry, you will be alright. But first rule out asthma and heart diseases. Hope I have solved your query. Wish you good health. Thanks.