What Causes Breathlessness, Ribs Pain, Wheezing, Dizziness, Headache With Tremor?
I have just been sitting at my computer when all of a sudden I started feeling short of breath. I have a sharp pain in my ribs, am wheezing slightly, and feel dizzy/faint. I'm also developing a headache. I have a history of asthma but haven't had an attack in a long time. I feel slightly shaky. All of this has been going on for about thirty minutes. Should I seek medical care?
Yes, you should definitely consult a doctor for these sudden symptoms. We need to first rule out heart diseases for these acute symptoms. So consult a doctor and get done ECG, 2D Echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal, then no need to worry about heart diseases. Also get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) because you have a history of asthma. If PFT is normal, then no need to worry about asthma. Sometimes undiagnosed stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. To avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Don't worry, you will be alright but the first rule out heart and lung diseases.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar
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What Causes Breathlessness, Ribs Pain, Wheezing, Dizziness, Headache With Tremor?
Hello, Yes, you should definitely consult a doctor for these sudden symptoms. We need to first rule out heart diseases for these acute symptoms. So consult a doctor and get done ECG, 2D Echo and stress test (trade mill test). If all these are normal, then no need to worry about heart diseases. Also get done PFT (Pulmonary Function Test) because you have a history of asthma. If PFT is normal, then no need to worry about asthma. Sometimes undiagnosed stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. To avoid stress and tension, be relaxed and calm. Don t worry, you will be alright but the first rule out heart and lung diseases. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar