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How Can heart Palpitations Along With Sore Throat Be Treated?

I took my 18 year old grandson to the ER last night because he was light-headed, heavy legs (like all the blood has gone to my lower legs) , wobbly walking (fell twice), short of breath, irregular heartbeat, sore throat, and vomited once. At the ER, they found a fever of 101.2, which in about an hour rose to 102. He was rapid-tested for flu and strep, and had a chest X-ray - all showed nothing. The doctor assumed it was a flu-like illness and suggested tylenol, sudafed and motrin and rest for 3-4 days. Other than the chest X-ray, there was nothing to examine heart or leg problems. Could this be something more serious that was overlooked because we are seeing a spike in flu/respiratory illness? I m wondering more about the light-headedness/leg issues. Your thoughts?
Mon, 29 Oct 2018
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Hello,

Consult a cardiologist and get evaluated. You have to get a serial ECG monitoring to rule out conditions like cardiac arrhythmia.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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How Can heart Palpitations Along With Sore Throat Be Treated?

Hello, Consult a cardiologist and get evaluated. You have to get a serial ECG monitoring to rule out conditions like cardiac arrhythmia. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician