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What Causes Shortness Of Breath, Chest Discomfort And Fatigue?
Question: Hello,
I have a very stressful job and an even more stressful home life. I recently had an EKG that was not normal, twice over a period of three weeks. The EKG showed a change in my "something". I saw a cardologist and he gave me nitro's and said he was going on vacation and would do a chemical stress test when he returned. I am very out of breath when I talk after walking 10 ft. I get out of breath when getting dressed, also. I did have an espisode a month where I could not get out of bed for two days, had chest pain, Nausea and vomiting, and was sweating with out a fever. I have since had episodes every two or three day with overwhelming fatigue with some neck, elbow and cheast discomfort. I have been taking at least 2 nitro's and things ease.
My question is should I go to ER if I continue to have these episodes or wait for the cardiologist to get back. I have not thrown up since the first episode. I tell myself that if I don't get nauseated enough to throw up then I shouldn't go?
Please advise?
I have a very stressful job and an even more stressful home life. I recently had an EKG that was not normal, twice over a period of three weeks. The EKG showed a change in my "something". I saw a cardologist and he gave me nitro's and said he was going on vacation and would do a chemical stress test when he returned. I am very out of breath when I talk after walking 10 ft. I get out of breath when getting dressed, also. I did have an espisode a month where I could not get out of bed for two days, had chest pain, Nausea and vomiting, and was sweating with out a fever. I have since had episodes every two or three day with overwhelming fatigue with some neck, elbow and cheast discomfort. I have been taking at least 2 nitro's and things ease.
My question is should I go to ER if I continue to have these episodes or wait for the cardiologist to get back. I have not thrown up since the first episode. I tell myself that if I don't get nauseated enough to throw up then I shouldn't go?
Please advise?
Brief Answer:
Please do visit ER
Detailed Answer:
Respected madam
Shortness of breath, easy fatiguability and chest discomfort may all be symptoms of heart disease. EKG is a preliminary investigation. You definitely need to undergo full evaluation on priority. Moreover relief by NITROs indicate towards possible heart disease.
You must go to ER.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
Please do visit ER
Detailed Answer:
Respected madam
Shortness of breath, easy fatiguability and chest discomfort may all be symptoms of heart disease. EKG is a preliminary investigation. You definitely need to undergo full evaluation on priority. Moreover relief by NITROs indicate towards possible heart disease.
You must go to ER.
Sincerely
Sukhvinder
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