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Suggest Remedy For Shortness Of Breath And Tingling Sensation In Hand
Question: I'm suffering shortness of breath with a slight tingling sensation in my left hand I've been checking my blood pressure constantly for five minutes and they have all been different readings I. Super worried
Brief Answer:
I recommend performing some tests:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to anxiety.
Nevertheless, a cardiac disorder like possible arrhythmia or ischemia can not be excluded.
What is your heart rate?
Has this situation occurred before?
I recommend going to the ER for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG and some blood lab tests:
- complete blood count
- blood electrolytes
- kidney and liver function tests.
If all the above tests result normal, the most probable cause of your symptoms would be just pure anxiety.
Hope to have been helpful!
Best wishes!
Dr. Iliri
I recommend performing some tests:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Thank you for asking on HCM!
I understand your concern and would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to anxiety.
Nevertheless, a cardiac disorder like possible arrhythmia or ischemia can not be excluded.
What is your heart rate?
Has this situation occurred before?
I recommend going to the ER for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG and some blood lab tests:
- complete blood count
- blood electrolytes
- kidney and liver function tests.
If all the above tests result normal, the most probable cause of your symptoms would be just pure anxiety.
Hope to have been helpful!
Best wishes!
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I had an ECG and full blood work done a few months ago it was all normal
My heart rate before was up and down it was
73 80 84 77 and just then it was 84
I have servers anxiety but I'm super worried about this because I have a full pain in my upper back aswell as in my lower left arm I'm so worried I am forcing myself to stay awake because I'm to scared to sleep
My heart rate before was up and down it was
73 80 84 77 and just then it was 84
I have servers anxiety but I'm super worried about this because I have a full pain in my upper back aswell as in my lower left arm I'm so worried I am forcing myself to stay awake because I'm to scared to sleep
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Is your pain modulated by respiration or body movements?
This would indicate a musculoskeletal pain.
Have you tried any painkillers?
I recommend taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
If the pain persists you should go to the ER for a resting ECG, chest X ray study and the above mentioned tests, including inflammation tests.
A back bone disorder can not be excluded. A cervical column X ray study would also be helpful, but it is not necessary to be performed urgently. It can wait until consulting with your GP.
Greetings!
Dr. Iliri
Best wishes
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Is your pain modulated by respiration or body movements?
This would indicate a musculoskeletal pain.
Have you tried any painkillers?
I recommend taking ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
If the pain persists you should go to the ER for a resting ECG, chest X ray study and the above mentioned tests, including inflammation tests.
A back bone disorder can not be excluded. A cervical column X ray study would also be helpful, but it is not necessary to be performed urgently. It can wait until consulting with your GP.
Greetings!
Dr. Iliri
Best wishes
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
No its just an aching dull pain in my upper back and in my left arm
Ive had heatoacks on my back and arm its helping slightly with the pain but im worried can anxiety cause these pains ??? Ive been told five times my hearts fine and all my bloods were fine but can it change over two months ? Im making an appointment with my doctor in the morning but im so worried to sleep does my pain sound like anxiety
My blood pressure was 128/79 heart rate was 80 is that ok ???
Ive had heatoacks on my back and arm its helping slightly with the pain but im worried can anxiety cause these pains ??? Ive been told five times my hearts fine and all my bloods were fine but can it change over two months ? Im making an appointment with my doctor in the morning but im so worried to sleep does my pain sound like anxiety
My blood pressure was 128/79 heart rate was 80 is that ok ???
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Thank you for the additional information.
Your symptoms don't seem to be cardiac related.
So don't worry about it!
Just try to relax!
The fact that your pain is getting better from local heat, indicates a musculoskeletal pain.
Anxiety can also aggravate the situation as you are oversensitive to the pain.
I recommend taking acetaminophen 1000mg or ibuprofen 400mg.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above mentioned issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Best regards!
Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello again!
Thank you for the additional information.
Your symptoms don't seem to be cardiac related.
So don't worry about it!
Just try to relax!
The fact that your pain is getting better from local heat, indicates a musculoskeletal pain.
Anxiety can also aggravate the situation as you are oversensitive to the pain.
I recommend taking acetaminophen 1000mg or ibuprofen 400mg.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above mentioned issues.
Hope to have been helpful!
Best regards!
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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