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What Causes Heart Palpitations And Chest Pain?
I'm a 21 yr old female having constant heart palpitations. I know what they are and what they feel like some are stronger than others but I feel them all the time. I don't have insurance so I haven't seen a cardiologist. I don't smoke, drink anything with caffeine, and only drink alcohol occasionally. Some doctors have said possible mitral valve prolapse. I'm just wondering what could be causing so many palpitations and also I have had them since I was 18 they are just getting much worse I also have chest pain just about every day.
Fri, 6 Jul 2018
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I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I understand your concern and would explain that palpitations can be quite normal during physical activity or anxiety. Anyway, I would recommend performing some tests in order to exclude any possible cardiac arrhythmia or metabolic disorders:
- A resting ECG and a cardiac ultrasound
- An ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring for possible cardiac arrhythmia
- Complete blood count for anemia
- Thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction
- Blood electrolytes for any possible imbalance.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.
Hope to have been helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
I understand your concern and would explain that palpitations can be quite normal during physical activity or anxiety. Anyway, I would recommend performing some tests in order to exclude any possible cardiac arrhythmia or metabolic disorders:
- A resting ECG and a cardiac ultrasound
- An ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring for possible cardiac arrhythmia
- Complete blood count for anemia
- Thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction
- Blood electrolytes for any possible imbalance.
You should discuss with your doctor on the above tests.
Hope to have been helpful!
Wishing all the best,
Dr. Iliri
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