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Obese Woman, Heart Beats Loud, Shortness Of Breath. What Is It?

Hello Dear Doctor, And many thanks in advance for your time and support. I m a 43 years old, currently obese woman (103 kg), height 165 cm with no other known medical conditions. It s about 3 months I can hear my heart beat loud in my left year (only) when lying down on bed, and happens more and for longer if I lie down on my belly to read! now, it s couple of days I have shortness of breath as well which again worsens if I lie down. had some disturbed heart beats today too. I d appreciate your kind advice.
Thu, 17 Jan 2013
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Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic

Hearing the hear beats in only one ear may mean problem with the ear!
Have it checked!

Shortness of breath may mean lung or heart problem.
If it is on lying down, left heart failure has to be excluded first.
Of course, some others like asthma, hiatus hernia and diaphragm should also be subsequently considered...

Disturbed heart beats too point the need for looking at the heart.
They may at times be normal, but one has to be investigated to be sure.

In summary, you should see your Cardiologist or Internist as soon as possible and get yourself investigated.

Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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Obese Woman, Heart Beats Loud, Shortness Of Breath. What Is It?

Hi friend, Welcome to Health Care Magic Hearing the hear beats in only one ear may mean problem with the ear! Have it checked! Shortness of breath may mean lung or heart problem. If it is on lying down, left heart failure has to be excluded first. Of course, some others like asthma, hiatus hernia and diaphragm should also be subsequently considered... Disturbed heart beats too point the need for looking at the heart. They may at times be normal, but one has to be investigated to be sure. In summary, you should see your Cardiologist or Internist as soon as possible and get yourself investigated. Take care Wishing speedy recovery God bless Good luck