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Suggest Remedy For Palpitations & General Weakness
25yo female. healthy, fit, no chronic conditions. 5'7'' 126lbs. Resting HR has always been high at 80bpm, BP between 110-115 systolic. have had 4-6 incidences over last 3 years of palpitations, lightheadedness (not dizzy), hand tremors, general weakness, sweats and hot flashes lasting 3-15mins. I'm not diabetic but when my blood sugar runs low the symptoms come on slower so that's not it. I also used to get this sharp chest pain that would hurt more then 'pop' away with deep inspiration. this is accompanied by the sweats and palpitations as well. my doctor said it was a knot in my intercoastals... any thoughts? i got scared i was going to pass out yesterday during one of these 'spells'
Wed, 8 Jun 2016
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more.
But since you are having palpitations, sweating, dizziness etc, we should first rule out heart diseases like arrhythmia.
So get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases.
Sometimes uncontrolled stress and tension can cause similar kind of symptoms.
So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it's solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more.
But since you are having palpitations, sweating, dizziness etc, we should first rule out heart diseases like arrhythmia.
So get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases.
Sometimes uncontrolled stress and tension can cause similar kind of symptoms.
So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it's solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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