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Sometimes my heart hurts suddenly and beats very strongly and i get hyperventilation & little light headed , then it goes away, is it serious?
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Might be: You might have an anxiety or panic attacks, or it can be a heart problem, you deffinately need to get it checked, go to your doctor.
Answered 11/22/2012
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Get checked: It's common for youngsters to experience missed heart beats but if its accompanied by hyperventilation and lightheaded ness it needs to be investigated further. Your doctor might check ekg, thyroid function tests, blood sugar and rule high bp. If all is negative the symptoms you describe occur in panic attack too, which is an anxiety disorder and can be effectively treated with medications.
Answered 11/18/2012
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