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I Feel Some Shortness Of Breath And Pressure In My Head I Should Go To The ER Tonight Or If Later?
Question: I feel some shortness of breath and pressure in my head. I'm worried that my heart is damaged because I used to overuse Vyvanse. I also smoke cigarettes which I know I should quit. I'm not sure if I should go to the ER tonight or if I just need to quit smoking and start exercising regularly again.
Brief Answer:
wait and see
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
If there is just feeling of shortness of breath and pressure in head then I dont think you should see ER. However, if you start to feel chest pain, become lightheaded, and feel like losing conciousness then you should see doctor immediately. ALso, measure your blood pressure if it is higher than 10/100 or lower than 90/60, you should see doctor. At this pot, try to rest, dont take any medications, have easier food and more enough fluids.Xour symptoms may be sign of anxiety, high blood pressure, usage of medications that you mention and smoking. ANd you should definitely stop with bad habits as soon as possible. I also suggest to have regular work up which include, lung capacity tests and heart ultrasound. WIsh you good health.
Regards
wait and see
Detailed Answer:
Hi and welcome.
If there is just feeling of shortness of breath and pressure in head then I dont think you should see ER. However, if you start to feel chest pain, become lightheaded, and feel like losing conciousness then you should see doctor immediately. ALso, measure your blood pressure if it is higher than 10/100 or lower than 90/60, you should see doctor. At this pot, try to rest, dont take any medications, have easier food and more enough fluids.Xour symptoms may be sign of anxiety, high blood pressure, usage of medications that you mention and smoking. ANd you should definitely stop with bad habits as soon as possible. I also suggest to have regular work up which include, lung capacity tests and heart ultrasound. WIsh you good health.
Regards
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