Anonymous

2 years

Palpitations and tight chest

I am 24 years old woman. Last 2 weeks, I had a blackout for a moment, waking up with shakiness, headache, dizzy, palpitation, unbalanced vision. And that was not my first time. As I had recovered after a day rest, I didn’t go for a consult. However, my heart palpitations become consistent and on-going even when I rest, eat, lie down. My chest felt tight. I wake up every morning with dehydration and gasping. I need help as maybe it’s only because of my worries. But it effect my daily life and effectiveness. Thank You.

Hi and thank you for your question,

We truly understand your concern regarding palpitation and tight chest that you have been experiencing even during rest and lying down. We will try to help you with this matter.

For your information, palpitation and chest tightness can be caused by various things such as,

  • emotional stress and anxiety
  • physical activity
  • ceasing or ongoing medications
  • caffeine or nicotine consumption
  • illicit substances.

However, it can also be a sign of a more serious health condition that requires immediate medical help, such as

  • Severe panic attack
  • Cardiac arrhythmias
  • Prior heart attack
  • Coronary artery disease

You are also encouraged to talk to our doctor online so that we can help you further.

We hope you will be satisfied with our answer.

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