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

Ear Infection, Sinus Condition, Rapid Heart Beats, Breathlessness. Due To Infection?

Doctor, I have just been to see my doctor and have a severe ear infection and sinus infection . I am on antibiotics . They also found a murmur which I am having an echo done in two weeks. Tonight when I just got up to go to the bathroom, I had a rapid heartbeat and couldn t catch my breath for a minute. Can the infection cause this?
Fri, 28 Dec 2012
Report Abuse
ENT Specialist,  's  Response
HI I have gne through your mail as you said you have severe ear infection,and sinus infectin, suddenly you observed rapid heartbeat.here I would like to suggest you that infection anywhere in body causes increase in heartbeat,if increase in heartbeat is quite high and associated with palpitation,perspiration,dizziness and alterred conciousness indicates something wrong.But as you said that you have murmurs also that should be properly examined and investigated by cardiologist to ruleout any abnormality in your heart.For rest of your ear and sinus infection you should follow advice of your E.N.T.doctor.Thanks.
I find this answer helpful
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
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 Otitis


Loading Online Doctors....
Ear Infection, Sinus Condition, Rapid Heart Beats, Breathlessness. Due To Infection?

HI I have gne through your mail as you said you have severe ear infection,and sinus infectin, suddenly you observed rapid heartbeat.here I would like to suggest you that infection anywhere in body causes increase in heartbeat,if increase in heartbeat is quite high and associated with palpitation,perspiration,dizziness and alterred conciousness indicates something wrong.But as you said that you have murmurs also that should be properly examined and investigated by cardiologist to ruleout any abnormality in your heart.For rest of your ear and sinus infection you should follow advice of your E.N.T.doctor.Thanks.