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Feeling Uncomfortable & Loss Of Breath Due Irregular Heart Beat
sometimes my heart feels as if it skips a beat then beats really hard. this is uncomfortable. also I m always out of breath. I m 14 and not out of shape but if I stand for too long I loose breath, if i sit for around twenty minuets then stand I have no breath when I stand and my heart starts racing. I m not sure if this is Normal. please help.
The symptoms you describe are not normal.Possible causes of such symptoms may include arrhythmia ,hyperthyroidism ,anemia . I would suggest to consult a physician and get examined. A detailed medical history and physical examination are necessary.Your doctor may order additional tests like: -Complete blood count -Thyroid function tests -EKG and heart ultrasound.
Hope it helps. Kind regards, Dr.Rovena Murati
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Feeling Uncomfortable & Loss Of Breath Due Irregular Heart Beat
Hello. Welcome to Healthcare Magic. The symptoms you describe are not normal.Possible causes of such symptoms may include arrhythmia ,hyperthyroidism ,anemia . I would suggest to consult a physician and get examined. A detailed medical history and physical examination are necessary.Your doctor may order additional tests like: -Complete blood count -Thyroid function tests -EKG and heart ultrasound. Hope it helps. Kind regards, Dr.Rovena Murati