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Feeling Uncomfortable & Loss Of Breath Due Irregular Heart Beat
sometimes my heart feels as if it skips a beat then beats really hard. this is uncomfortable. also I m always out of breath. I m 14 and not out of shape but if I stand for too long I loose breath, if i sit for around twenty minuets then stand I have no breath when I stand and my heart starts racing. I m not sure if this is Normal. please help.
Wed, 22 Apr 2015
Hello.
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
The symptoms you describe are not normal.Possible causes of such symptoms may include arrhythmia ,hyperthyroidism ,anemia .
I would suggest to consult a physician and get examined.
A detailed medical history and physical examination are necessary.Your doctor may order additional tests like:
-Complete blood count
-Thyroid function tests
-EKG and heart ultrasound.
Hope it helps.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
The symptoms you describe are not normal.Possible causes of such symptoms may include arrhythmia ,hyperthyroidism ,anemia .
I would suggest to consult a physician and get examined.
A detailed medical history and physical examination are necessary.Your doctor may order additional tests like:
-Complete blood count
-Thyroid function tests
-EKG and heart ultrasound.
Hope it helps.
Kind regards,
Dr.Rovena Murati
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