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I have severe palpitations despite normal heart tests. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I had an episode of severe palpitations early this year, following which I went through ECG, 2D echo, stress test, and troponin. All the tests were normal. I have been experiencing intermittent chest, neck, and back pain since two years. The doctor started with Nebicard SM 5 mg, which ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Anxiety is widespread amongst healthy young adults these days. Most often, palpitation is not as a result of a heart problem. I usually advise my patients to engage in exercises like Yoga or deep breathing exercises. Getting adequate sl... Read Full »
Is pins and needles sensation in heart with normal chest x-ray an issue of concern?
Query: Hello doctor, I am having a feeling pin and needles like sensations near my heart for the past two weeks. I do not know if my ECG is normal, I wanted to get it checked by you. I have no cholesterol issues, no blood pressure issues, no diabetes. I have low blood platelets count from years and rece... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I checked your ECG (electrocardiography) (attachment removed to protect patient identity). All is normal without no sign of any abnormality. The sensation you feel, does it come with shortness of breath? Or chest pain? Do you have a history of stomach ulcer or trauma... Read Full »
Is it safe for me to do exercise with a low heart rate?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had really bad anxiety lately and never check my heart rate and decided to check it. It was only about 63 beats per minute, but it was around 90 the last time I checked. I have recently been put on Pantoprazole and an extra blood pressure pill for anxiety. I would say I am very ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A normal pulse rate is anything between 60 to 90 beats per minute. So 63 beats per minute is not bad. I am slightly worried about your weight. The chest pain you are having might be angina. I strongly advise you to do an echo, chest x-ray, ... Read Full »
My heart rate becomes slow after I wake up. Is this normal?
Query: Hello doctor, I had panic attacks for the last ten years, which reoccurred a few years ago. I had episodes of tachycardia during these time frames, and I have some apnea symptoms like occasional sleep paralysis, tiredness, and a sore throat. All this leads to a high BMI and poor sleep elevation, but... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are totally fine. If your heartbeat is as low as you complained, you will not hear the beat instead. But anxiety most times makes us think it is beating abnormally. I suggest you to keep a healthy diet and exercise regularly. You will d... Read Full »
I get anxious when my heart rate becomes fast. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old female and have been experiencing episodes of fast heart rate for the past four weeks. It happens suddenly, and my heart rate goes up to 165 beats per minute. I have consulted my doctor twice, but he thinks it is anxiety and gave me the tablet Propranolol 80 mg and a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please stay positive as everything will be alright. An electrocardiogram (ECG) and a Holter monitor test are better than an echocardiogram to diagnose dangerous heart arrhythmias. I suggest you undergo a 24 hour Holter monitor test to know about your arrhythmias. You... Read Full »
My blood pressure lies in a normal range but I experience palpitations in my chest and abdomen. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,I am 27 years old and have blood pressure in the range of 110/80 mm Hg and 130/71 mm Hg and a pulse rate of around 90 beats per minute. I am being able to feel palpitations in my left chest and stomach. Why is this feeling coming in the chest and abdomen? I am feeling a bit weak, and today... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are having issues with palpitations. Palpitations can be scary, especially when you feel pulses in different parts of your body, but often not harmful or pose a danger, especially in young people. Palpitations can be caused by anxiety, un... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 29-year-old female and have been suffering from chronic anxiety for the past six weeks. Also suffering from obesity, chest pain, back pain, arm pain, and jaw pain. All my reports are normal. I have high cholesterol and HDL. What could be the reason for my chronic anxiety? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I have gone through your history and understand your concern. It is more likely that your symptoms are anxiety related. But I worry you are at high risk for a major cardiovascular event if you do not begin to lose weight as fast as possible. I advise you to seek the hel... Read Full »
I feel stressed out, have chest pain and shortness of breath. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, I have been stressed out for the last two days. I had slept with a troubled mind the night before. In my sleep, I experienced chest pain and shortness of breath. This morning I woke up with chest pain. I woke up feeling weak. I feel my heart pumping weaker than before. I was an active per... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You are having anxiety issues. Anxiety presents with symptoms like chest pain and shortness of breath. I suggest you engage in yoga, eat healthily, and get six to seven hours of sleep. Hopefully, in two to four weeks, you will be better. If n... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor, I have been worried about myself lately, and I can not stop thinking about whether I will be fine. I have been getting palpitations for three months. One day, as usual, I was in my room, when my heart started beating fast. I had a similar experience the next evening. I was so scared t... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. I am sorry to hear of what you are going through. You are having issues with anxiety. It makes you have symptoms like palpitations, chest pain, etc. It is not dangerous but scary. I usually do not prescribe medications at first. I suggest ... Read Full »
I have had issues with my mental health, and now I have weird sensations in my heart. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had weird sensations with my heart occasionally for almost a year now. It feels like my heartbeat goes out of rhythm (slow and hard beats, which are very noticeable). I had issues with my mental health, especially last winter, with mostly anxiety and stress. I still fight daily,... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Based on your symptoms, it is evident that you suffer from occasional palpitations. Unfortunately, they can be worrying. Palpitations are often benign, especially in people of your age. When associated with heart disease, palpitations often come with other symptoms s... Read Full »