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What Causes Breathlessness, Heart Palpitations And Fatigue?

I m a 43 year old woman, 5 7 , 217 lbs. For the last few months, I ve had on and off shortness of breath, racing or palpitating heart, fatique and periodic indigestion. I m overweight, so assuming something to do with that... However, for the last couple weeks, It s been getting worse and now when I feel the heart palpitations, it s like something pressuring my throat or something - makes me almost want to cough? I also have tingling in the backs of my legs.
Fri, 22 Jun 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

I would like to tell you that palpitation with shortness of breath can be indicative of underlying heart disease which may require proper evaluation for the right treatment.

It's recommended for you to get an basic cardiac evaluation which include:

1. ECG
2. Echocardiography
3. Treadmill Test
4. Lipid Profile

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

Kind Regards
Dr. Bhanu Partap
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What Causes Breathlessness, Heart Palpitations And Fatigue?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. I would like to tell you that palpitation with shortness of breath can be indicative of underlying heart disease which may require proper evaluation for the right treatment. It s recommended for you to get an basic cardiac evaluation which include: 1. ECG 2. Echocardiography 3. Treadmill Test 4. Lipid Profile Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Kind Regards Dr. Bhanu Partap