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What Causes Tightness In Chest, Tingling In Arms And High BP?

Posted on Sun, 6 Sep 2015

Question: What causes tightness in chest, tingling in arms, shaking, and rise in blood pressure when heart problems have been eliminate Do?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (41 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Thyroid dysfunction

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Thyroid dysfunction is known to cause all the symptoms you have listed. Please get it tested if not already done. I would also recommend you to get your blood sugar, Vit b12 and serum cortisol tested. Approach a GP for the tests.

The above symptoms can also occur if you have been put on a new drug recently as a side effect.

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (12 hours later)

What is the difference between hypo and hyperthyroidism?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (19 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Thyroid dysfunction

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for getting back, I am sorry for the short delay in my reply. I was on call at my hospital.

Here is the answer to your questions

1. hypothyroidism is under functioning of your organ where the thyroid hormones are being produces in quantities that are below the requirement of our body. Patients here tend to have cold intolerance, obesity, low hear rate and menorrhagia ( increased periods)

2. Hyperthyroidism is over functioning of the thyroid gland. Patients typicall have heat intolrace, palpitations, increased heart rate, loss of weight, loss of hair, diarrhea, etc.

All symptoms need not be there, some patients just present with lethargy and fatigue

I hope I was of help, please get back to me for any further queries

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar