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What Causes Sudden Palpitations, Breathing Trouble, Head Ache And Light Headedness?

I wake up feeling fine, then after simple exersion like having a shower, I loose my breath and my heart starts beating fast, I become light headed and have to stop and rest. otherwise I get a headache and feel sick. By afternoon I am so tired I need to sleep.

I am 50 years of age.

Mon, 6 Feb 2017
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Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM!

Your symptoms could be related to low blood pressure or anemia.

I recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical exam and some tests:

- a resting ECG
- a chest X ray study
- complete blood count for anemia
- kidney and liver function tests
- fasting glucose
- blood electrolytes.

It is also important to closely monitor your blood pressure during these episodes, to exclude possible low blood pressure.

A head Up Tilt test would be needed if suspicions of orthostatic hypotension are raised.

Hope to have been helpful!

Kind regards,

Dr. Iliri
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What Causes Sudden Palpitations, Breathing Trouble, Head Ache And Light Headedness?

Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! Your symptoms could be related to low blood pressure or anemia. I recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical exam and some tests: - a resting ECG - a chest X ray study - complete blood count for anemia - kidney and liver function tests - fasting glucose - blood electrolytes. It is also important to closely monitor your blood pressure during these episodes, to exclude possible low blood pressure. A head Up Tilt test would be needed if suspicions of orthostatic hypotension are raised. Hope to have been helpful! Kind regards, Dr. Iliri