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What Causes Heart Palpitations And Shortness Of Breath With Neck And Shoulder Pain?
Question: I have a fluttering feeling to my heartbeat. Pulse is around 58 bpm. Have been short of brats for the past few days and pain in my neck and shoulders. Tired today.
Brief Answer:
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern I would like to explain that in your case it it necessary to perform a differential diagnosis of your complaints.
Facing with a fluttering feeling, neck and shoulders pain, breathing difficulties, it is necessary firdt to exclude an ischemic cardiac issue and also a possible arrhythmia.
Stronger suspicions may increase if possible coronary risk factors are present (hypertension, diabetes or glucose metabolism disorders, history of smoking, dyslipidemia, etc).
Coming to this point, I recommend you consulting with your doctor: a careful physical examination, resting ECG, chest X ray study, several lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, cardiac enzymes, etc) would be helpful in this regard.
Other possible causes of your complaints should be sought as well, like a backbone degenerative disorder, musculoskeletal inflammation, etc.
Meanwhile, some pai killer drugs like naproxen, ibuprofen, etc. would be helpful in relieving the pain.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
Feel free to ask me whenever you need!
Greetings! Dr. Iliri
I would explain as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern I would like to explain that in your case it it necessary to perform a differential diagnosis of your complaints.
Facing with a fluttering feeling, neck and shoulders pain, breathing difficulties, it is necessary firdt to exclude an ischemic cardiac issue and also a possible arrhythmia.
Stronger suspicions may increase if possible coronary risk factors are present (hypertension, diabetes or glucose metabolism disorders, history of smoking, dyslipidemia, etc).
Coming to this point, I recommend you consulting with your doctor: a careful physical examination, resting ECG, chest X ray study, several lab tests (complete blood count, PCR, cardiac enzymes, etc) would be helpful in this regard.
Other possible causes of your complaints should be sought as well, like a backbone degenerative disorder, musculoskeletal inflammation, etc.
Meanwhile, some pai killer drugs like naproxen, ibuprofen, etc. would be helpful in relieving the pain.
Hope to have been helpful to you!
Feel free to ask me whenever you need!
Greetings! Dr. Iliri
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