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What Causes Severe Heart Palpitations And Dizziness?

Posted on Mon, 1 Aug 2016

Question: Having palpations and chest futering, dizzy when cross legs or ankles. Head feel like i have band constricting like a rubberband. Home bp machine 124 over 77. Pulse in 70s

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome

I appreciate your concern

The BP and pulse are within normal range. Based on the description, the likely cause is hypoglycemia which is a lowered blood sugar. Basic metabolic panel including blood sugar should be checked and corrected accordingly. Anxiety or panic attack are also a possibility. Thyroid function tests can be done as baseline to rule out hyperthyroidism as the cause. NSAIDs like naproxen can be advised for the headache. Based on symptoms alone treatment should not be done. The cause should be determined first via the above workup.

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