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What Causes Severe Heart Palpitations, Pain In The Sternum And Profuse Sweating?

Posted on Mon, 11 Jul 2016

Question: For about 2 weeks my husband has been experiencing heart palpitations, also some pain in the sternum (off and on, but today for most of the day) ,also, today- pain in the abdomen. He sometimes has bouts of nausea and extreme sweating. He had blood work done and it came back normal. Also an ekg - normal. Next week he will see a cardiologist. Any ideas?

Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Needs investigations

Detailed Answer:
Dear Mrs,

His pain seems to be a GI problem. For palpitations he needs to do 24 hour ECG monitoring, to find out if there is any arrhythmia. But it could be triggered by GI problems as well.
So, your husband needs to undergo examinations to find out if there are problems with GI tract, ECG monitoring, also his doctor may order stress test to be sure that pain is not heart related issue.

Hope this was helpful

Wishing a good health to your husband

In case of further questions don't hesitate to ask

Regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (7 minutes later)

Thank you.
He is seeing a cardiologist Tuesday and hopefully they will do 24 hour monitoring. What test should he ask for, for GI problems?

Answered by Dr. Lilit Baghdasaryan (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Welcome back

Detailed Answer:
For GI problems there are several examinations and tests, your doctor should examin him abd decide, what to perform.

Take care

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar