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What Causes Palpitation And Shoulder Ache?
Since the 20th of this month i started experincing Deep Pounding palipitations i finished my menses 3 days ago they are random at times i feel mild ache in my shoulders sometimes the left also seems aggravated by eating heavy meal exercised regularly...did have major stressors at work but those passed will be evalutated by cardilogist though primary doc thinks it anxiety ativan seems to help with palipitations but does it sound like a blockage issue ? Wore a holter monitor but dont know results also a littel anemic HGB 9 Thanks
Thu, 27 Oct 2016
Hello ,
Anemia with hemoglobin of 9 gm % can itself explain the palpitation and even the irregular menses this time .
When the blood has less hemoglobin, the heart has to pump faster and stronger to pump the extra blois to provide the required amount of oxygen to the body.
The you would persive as palpitation particularly when you are lying down .
Correction of anemia after confirming it's cause should take care of your symptoms .
As you haven't mentioned the age by considering you have active menses I think you are less than 45 years of age when heart disease in woman is less common .
lastly blockage per say doesn't cause palpitation commonly .
Regards Dr. Mody
Anemia with hemoglobin of 9 gm % can itself explain the palpitation and even the irregular menses this time .
When the blood has less hemoglobin, the heart has to pump faster and stronger to pump the extra blois to provide the required amount of oxygen to the body.
The you would persive as palpitation particularly when you are lying down .
Correction of anemia after confirming it's cause should take care of your symptoms .
As you haven't mentioned the age by considering you have active menses I think you are less than 45 years of age when heart disease in woman is less common .
lastly blockage per say doesn't cause palpitation commonly .
Regards Dr. Mody
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