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I have been having heart palpitations, shortness of breath and light headedness since Sunday. I gained a little weight and had a feud with my husband as well. I have PCOS so I am taking metformin.

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Get a Holter test done. Send me the report. Dr Nishith Chandra, MD,DM, FSCAI(USA) Director Interventional Cardiologist Fortis Escorts Heart Institute NEW DELHI I N D I A ...  Read More

I am feeling dizzy and weak. Feel like choked up and shortness of breath. Heart palpitations even while lying down. Please let me know what am I supposed to do and what does indicate

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Get ecg/echo and physical consultation done ...  Read More

I am 35 weeks of pregnancy and I have been feeling heart palpitations like pounding in short intervals. It's the two or one beat which is like pounding . My BP and heart rate is normal checked this morning. Kindly advise is it something serious?

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Connect ...  Read More

Should I go see a doctor for shortness in breath and rapid heart rate and my blood pressure is high

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Yes definitely ...  Read More

Hi, now and then I have this pounding heart like heart is beating hard feel it mostly when lying down. Had this before too and did heart check up and it was fine but this pounding comes now and then and iam not able to rest cz if it. I have gas problems too. Any remedy please.

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First of all relax your mind and avoid all stress and tensions.. then observe if that is continuing.. if so consult a physician. ...  Read More

Im having a shortness of breath everyday. My heart feels like its being squeeze. I get tired easily, my body is weak, my vision gets blurry,I lost balance sometimes, I dont remember anything clearly or I always forgot things. I feel weak now. What should I do?

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You probably have asthma ...  Read More

I can feel my heart pounding heavily. After meals the pounding is more intense. My BP before meals is normal but after having food it goes upto 130. Is this due to some vitamin deficiencies?

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No ...  Read More

I have pounding heart and sometimes dizzyness since last week. It happens while I'm doing nothing or resting

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Please consult a cardiologist in person for a thorough checkup. Dr Nishith Chandra, MD,DM, FSCAI(USA) Director Interventional Cardiologist Fortis Escorts Heart Institute NEW DELHI I N D I A ...  Read More

I have recently started exercising. Since 2 days have body pains. Since yesterday my heart is beating vastly. And some times shortness of breath is there. Is this a series problem

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This could be due to sudden vigorous exercise. Start slow and increase gradually. Get an ECG done ...  Read More

Hi , I am 20 years old , i used to smoke hookah and cigarettes but i have left it and its been more than 1 and a half year , in the recent year i feel like i have notuce minor heart pain that come and go for like 10sec or 20sec or max a minute. I have also noticed shortness of breath. The thing is i have a bad lifestyle , no physical activity and m

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Take balanced diet. Do ECG, Echocardiography, Hb,CBC, TLC,DLC. at nearest lab. Rx - TAB ISOSORBIDE- 5- MONONITRATE, 20 mg, bid. DrPBM. Consult online with report and history . ...  Read More

I went to village last month , I had dry cough which I cannot treat on time because no availability of doctors...when I returned back to city I went to doctor ..he then prescribed me cough syrup and medicine..my cough went away but now I feel shortness of breath , tighness in chest , scared to sleep at night ...at night whenever i try to sleep get

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Consult pulmonologist. Get done chest x ray. ...  Read More

Having shortness of breath with some chest pain both side and back pain upper , and felt very weak now feeling okaish , also I sit not in a good posture that might be reason , but the chest pain was happening me like 7 to 8 years like a short pain with no breath then normal , but last year the symptoms again like this with continuous pain on both s

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Hello, Thank you for sharing your concern. Experiencing chest discomfort, shortness of breath, weakness, and body pain can understandably feel frightening and stressful. It is good that you already c ...  Read More

Since yesterday m feeling shortness of breath and there is some sensation in my left arms as well very light pain till my finger tips and I am having acid reflux too but today also m feeling shortness of breath

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Consult Doctor . Step one ECG ...  Read More

Iam experiencing continuous belching and some times shortness of breath from past 1 and half month. I also feel something getting stuck at back bone and after that feeling iam burping again and also sometimes while eating felt left side stuck and started immediate burping. For this do I need to go to gastroenterologist or cardiologist? Is it gas o

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Gastroenterologist ...  Read More

I have pounding heart beat like i can literally feel the beat on my chest skin even my tshirt also vibrating according to heart beat like 6 month ago i had tested my cholesterol level where my triglyceride level 329 and my body weight was around 72kg then i started working out reduced my weight 66kg now recently i have tested lipid profile result m

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Looks ok ...  Read More

Symptoms - Short of breath, anxious,cold hands, sweating palms,heart palpitations,feels like something stuck in the chest or throat. Having this issue for the past 4/5 years I don't know whether it's health or mental issues done lots of x- ray,blood test,pft,ecg,echo but reports are normal. So right now I'm totally lost,tired of being like that.Nee

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It is most likely anxiety disorder. A thorough evaluation and treatment by a psychiatrist would help a lot. Consult one online ir in person for remedy. Good luck. ...  Read More

I have short breath, stuffy, congested nose all year long since I can remember. I went to an ENT Doctor who looked at the inside of my nose, examined me & said I probably have dust allergy and said he could hear the congestion at the back of my throat making my voice thick. After taking his prescription & drops, nothing changed. I still get

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I think you need a proper nasal endoscopy to see the severity of the disease. Consult and ENT specialist ...  Read More

I have shortness of breath from 7 days chest x ray shows prominent broncho vascular marking and but my concern is y nodule thing my physian says it's nothing just a patch from previous some infection

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Hi. I understand your concern. Do a in clinic visit for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and report to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same ...  Read More

Hi doctors, I wanted to say that every morning I get soreness i my right rib below breast bone and I also get shortness of breath. I am 5.4 and 81 kg, typically obese. I am worried it's lung cancer Please help me

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Hi. I understand your concerns . Do a in clinic visit for a detailed analysis of your symptoms and to suggest you further management plan and treatment prescription for the same. ...  Read More

I have difficulty breathing and chest tightness it last more than 10-15min and I feel very tired after that. Im in very stressful phase and shortness of breath started after that. Also I had difficulty breathing when there is smoke for past 5 years.

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kindly connect ...  Read More

This issue started in August my 2 year plus kid suddenly has fast breath/shortness of breath like sound. After that we got Chest X Ray, CECT Chest, Laryngoscopy done. All came normal. Then we took him to the Child Chest Specialist in BLK-Max Hospital. They have suggested for bronchoscopy, we also get that done it also came normal. He has suggested

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Consult with Pediatrician physically for further evaluation and treatment ...  Read More

This issue started in August my 2 year plus kid suddenly has fast breath/shortness of breath like sound. After that we got Chest X Ray, CECT Chest, Laryngoscopy done. All came normal. Then we took him to the Child Chest Specialist in BLK-Max Hospital. They have suggested for bronchoscopy, we also get that done it also came normal. He has suggested

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May be Allergic aetiology. Pl identify the allergens and avoid them. Pl consult. ...  Read More

What can be the reason for Wheezing, Fast/Shortness of breath in 2 year plus kid when his X-Ray, CECT Chest, Laryngoscopy and Bronchoscopy all are normal. What can we do? I even took my son for a check up to a pediatrician chest specialist. He has prescribed budecort 100 mcg Inhaler and Metatop Nasal Spray. Sound is coming again. Which doctor can I

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Keep close follow up with treating doctor. ...  Read More

Sir myself sumit Stephan kindo suffering from fatty liver nd constipation.. nd shortness of breath feeling heavy head I facing nowadays problem with bowel movement which irregular nd alternatives movement even I taking hydrastis canadensis homeopathic medicine please advice me what I should do

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Kindly get physical consultation for complete evaluation and treatment. ...  Read More

Hi , I am a 28 year old female. From tomorrow I am experiencing shortness of breath constantly when walking in the room more. I also have a light needle like pain in the left hand fingers and near the left armpit for a few seconds tomorrow all day but today it has gone. I am also having some gassy and discomfort in stomach.Today is the only shortn

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Kid Boy - 2 Years 2 Months Symptoms - Ocassional Wheezing, Fast Breathing and Shortness of Breath. Sometimes 4-5 in one hour and sometimes not even for many hours. Never noticed any symptom while he is sleeping. X-Ray, CECT Chest, Bronchoscopy, Laryngoscopy all normal. Now the Doctor has recommended Budecort 100 Inhaler 1 puff twice a day, Metatop

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At this age we cannot call it asthma but yes with symptoms such as wheezing, fast breathing and shortness of breath, child is having recurrent wheeze with high probability of asthma so should continue ...  Read More

My son has had intermittent fast Breathing or Shortness of breath issues for the past 1 month. Sometimes it happens 4-5 times in 1 hour and sometimes it doesn't occur for many hours. There is no issue while he sleeps. His X-Ray report, CECT Report and Laryngoscopy is normal. The only thing we did was milk change and we thought it was a milk allerg

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I need to ask few more questions before answering your query and decided either refer to a hospital immediately or manage on OPD basis Kindly contact me on Practo or whatsapp chat (84960595sixfiv ...  Read More

Hi, My son is having wheezing sound and shortness of breath sounds. We have got XRay, CECT Chest and Bronchoscopy done on Doctor suggestion. All reports are normal. Both sounds are still there. The only change we remember in his diet is introducing full cream milk and Pediasure Zero Sucrose milk. Earlier he used to drink similac isomil. Is it pos

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Why you r considering food allergies? Most commonly air pollutants- and lastly you don’t mention the age of the baby and how frequently he is suffering- u may give a trail of feed without milk if u ...  Read More

Need Guidance 🙏. My mom has been facing some worrying symptoms: Shortness of breath Episodes where her heart starts racing suddenly Recently, swelling in her ankles I’m really concerned. Could you please advise what this might indicate.

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This looks like she has Heart failure. Please consult ...  Read More

Hello , I need your guidance 🙏. My mom has been facing some worrying symptoms: Shortness of breath (on and off) Episodes where her heart starts racing suddenly Recently, swelling in her ankles I’m really concerned. Could you please advise what this might indicate? #HeartHealth #Cardiology

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Please consult a cardiologist. She needs to undergo ECG, ECHO , Renal function test etc. This might indicate heart failure ...  Read More

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