A 16-year-old female asked:
juston here that i passed out and my heart felt like it was pounding i was told to go to doc asap but my heart feels better now do i still need to go?
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Dr. Karen Sibert answered
Anesthesiology 39 years experience
Any idea why?: Fainting or passing out has many possible causes. Have you been dieting or were you very hungry or dehydrated? Any previous history of fainting? If you are feeling better, there is probably no need to rush to the doctor, but you should schedule a checkup soon and tell the doctor all about the events that led up to the time you passed out. The doctor can decide if further tests are needed.
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A 17-year-old female asked:
I went to a cardiologist recently because I have been passing out a lot. The dr found out its because my heart stops for 4-5 seconds. Know anything?
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Dr. Mark Stern answered
Cardiology 46 years experience
Probable pacemaker: Assuming that you are on no medicines like beta blockers , you need a pacemaker.
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A 16-year-old female asked:
I just passed out and my heart feels like it's beating hard what should I do?
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Dr. Felecia Sumner answered
Family Medicine 10 years experience
Go to the ER: If you passed out, and are experiencing such symptoms afterwards, you need to be evaluated by a physician immediately. It could just be dehydration, but there are many other much more concerning causes that should be ruled out first. This includes an issue with the heart. Best wishes.
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Dr. Stanley Ling commented
Specializes in Internal Medicine
sounds like u have possibly heart rhythm issues. This can only be evaluated in the er with an ekg.
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