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What Causes Hot Flashes, Racing Heart Beat And Pressure In The Chest?
For about 3 months now my heart has been feeling strained. Hard to get a deep breath. When I lay down to sleep I often wake up just before I dose off feeling hot and like my heart is in a sudden panic. That s followed by a sense of pressure in my chest.Why.
Understanding your concern. As per your query you have hot flashes, racing heart beat and pressure in the chest . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like cervical spondylosis , medication reaction or side-effect ,tachycardia , high blood pressure and angina . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination . Doctor will take history , order blood tests like ECG , TMT , complete blood profile along with troponin t test and check vitals specially blood pressure . Doctor may prescribe sedatives , isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , diuretics . Doctor may also recommend angiography in some cases . For now take proper rest , have proper diet and apply warm compresses to chest .
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Hot Flashes, Racing Heart Beat And Pressure In The Chest?
Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have hot flashes, racing heart beat and pressure in the chest . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to may reasons like cervical spondylosis , medication reaction or side-effect ,tachycardia , high blood pressure and angina . I would suggest you to consult cardiologist for proper examination . Doctor will take history , order blood tests like ECG , TMT , complete blood profile along with troponin t test and check vitals specially blood pressure . Doctor may prescribe sedatives , isosorbide dinitrate , beta blockers , diuretics . Doctor may also recommend angiography in some cases . For now take proper rest , have proper diet and apply warm compresses to chest . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari