Question 1

i went to a new doctor yesterday for an ear infection, sore throat, and chest pains. they did an ekg and said asked me if i had had a heart attack. i explained to them that my former doctor sent me to a cardiologist for mitralcardial prolapse-not sure abo

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You : You need to see a cardiologist. You may have to go through your primary care doctor first. You will need something called a stress test. This is a test where you walk on a treadmill or are give medications to "stress" your heart. The test will provide information about wheter or not you may have blockage in your arteries. From there the doctors can decide on further diagnostic tests. In addition to the stress test you will also need a picture of your heart (basically an ultrasound) this can be done with the stress test or separately. Regardless you need to be followed by a cardiologist. If all is fine, then your symptoms can likely be attributed to your anxiety disorder.
Best of luck.

Question 2

could i be having a heart attack? this morning, out of the blue, my right arm was sore. as the day progressed the arm has gotten more and more painful - stabbing pain that radiates up towards my shoulder and neck. i have not done anything unusual in terms

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Symptoms : Symptoms of a heart attack are "classically" described as a pressure, heaviness or tightness on, or in the chest, and may be accompanied by shortness of breath, nausea, sweating, arm pain (usually left), neck pressure or discomfort, or none of the above. Women may be more likely to have unusual symptoms, such as shortness of breath alone, or unusual abdominal pains or breathing difficulties. 
Your right arm symptoms can be from a pinched nerve in the neck or armpit, and compromised nerve in the wrist area (known as "carpal tunnel syndrome"), or compromised blood flow to the arm. It is not easy to connect your back pain with the arm pain; but occasionally neck (or "cervical spine") impingements on the spinal cord nerves can cause pains to upper back, neck area, or arms. 
A complete history and examination with your primary health provider is the best idea to get to the bottom of this problem.

Question 3

my left shoulder is sore and hurts when i move it. it's also swollen and warm between my shoulder and neck. how do i know this isn't a heart attack?

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It's not: Those aren't signs or symptoms of a heart attack in a 20 year old female, who's risk is super super low for a heart attack to begin with.

Question 4

pain in right shoulder blade. circular motion with head cause pain in neck when i go to the right. heart attack, lung cancer or just muscle sore?

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Or pinched nerve : Sholde pain with neck motion  can be a pinched c5nerve root pain shoulder pain with neck extension is called spurlings maneuver usually a bone spur or disc herniation at c45 something to consider see a doctor physical exam very well could be a sore muscle esp if tender to palpation

Question 5

i am feeling flue like symptoms i have runny nose headaches and a bit of a sore throat i suffer from high blood pressure and have previously suffered a mild heart attack some years back. i would like to know if i should go for a covid test ?

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COVID testing: That would be prudent. COVID 19 Sx's may include fever, cough, feeling tired, shortness of breath, muscle aches, headache, sore throat, chills, chest pain, nasal congestion, loss of taste or smell, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea. Get urgent care for difficulty breathing, blue lips, persistent chest pain/ pressure or new onset confusion.

Question 6

problem sleeping abrupt waking up with panic attacks? non heart side chest pain. and now a sore throat. family history of panic and ocd and depression

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Antidepressants.: It's really important to have a good night's sleep.
N]antidepressants especially the ssri's are very helpful.

Question 7

i have sore throat, chest pain and feeling light hearted ?

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Time to see doc: Your symptoms are suggesting an infection that may be spreading fast.

Question 8

might a throat infection cause your heart to beat fast because of sore throat pain?

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Yes: A throat infection is a state of inflammation in the body. During this process your temperature may rise and your heart rate may increase, both in an attempt to combat and eliminate the infection from the body. Therefore it is normal to have an increased heart rate during any form of infection in the body

Question 9

what to do if i have a sore throat that then caused there heart to swell?

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?: You know, that just doesn't really make much sense to me. What makes you think your sore throat affected your heart? and how do you know that your heart "swelled"?

Question 10

sore throat and high heart rate that comes and goes could both be connected?

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Pain fever HR: Possibly;pain fever sepsis myocarditis etc could link the two symptoms

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I went to a new doctor yesterday for an ear infection, sore throat, and chest pains. they did an ekg and said asked me if i had had a heart attack. i explained to them that my former doctor sent me to a cardiologist for mitralcardial prolapse-not sure abo

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Could i be having a heart attack? this morning, out of the blue, my right arm was sore. as the day progressed the arm has gotten more and more painful - stabbing pain that radiates up towards my shoulder and neck. i have not done anything unusual in terms

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My left shoulder is sore and hurts when i move it. it's also swollen and warm between my shoulder and neck. how do i know this isn't a heart attack?

A member asked:

Pain in right shoulder blade. circular motion with head cause pain in neck when i go to the right. heart attack, lung cancer or just muscle sore?

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I am feeling flue like symptoms i have runny nose headaches and a bit of a sore throat i suffer from high blood pressure and have previously suffered a mild heart attack some years back. i would like to know if i should go for a covid test ?

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Problem sleeping abrupt waking up with panic attacks? non heart side chest pain. and now a sore throat. family history of panic and ocd and depression

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I have sore throat, chest pain and feeling light hearted ?

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Might a throat infection cause your heart to beat fast because of sore throat pain?

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What to do if i have a sore throat that then caused there heart to swell?

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Sore throat and high heart rate that comes and goes could both be connected?

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