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What Could Be The Cause Of Fast Heart Beats, Shortness Of Breath While Having Rheumatoid Arthritis, Overweight?
I am a 53 yrear old female . I smoke and am extremely overweight. I have a history of blood clots. Lately when I walk any distance I can hear and feel my heart beating really fast when I do any walking at all. I weigh about 310 and am almost 5 foot 8 inches tall. I have also been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis. What could be causeing this and also I am short of breath when this is happening
Fri, 14 Feb 2014
Hi,
From history it seems that you might require evaluation of your case.
Go for,
1, EKG,
2, Cholesterol and Lipid profile,
3, Blood sugar level,
4, Thyroid check up.
Consult physician and get examined.
After all reports plan of treatment can be decided.
Ok and take care.
From history it seems that you might require evaluation of your case.
Go for,
1, EKG,
2, Cholesterol and Lipid profile,
3, Blood sugar level,
4, Thyroid check up.
Consult physician and get examined.
After all reports plan of treatment can be decided.
Ok and take care.
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