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A member asked:
My heartbeat gets elevated and i feel like i can't breathe, what is it, not sure if its panic and anxiety but when i take my adavan i start to feel fine
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Hyperventilation: The simple explanation would be hyperventilation with anxiety & your symptoms. If so, breath holding for a few minutes will reverse the symptoms. Alternatively, hyperthyroidism could cause a similar set of symptoms. You need to see a doctor and be examined.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Heart: You forget add details. What are circumstances? Anxiety? Family history heart disease, smoker? Had BP , cholesterol checked. Or at medical exam. Family history, coupled with risk factors especially cholesterol strong predictors. Woth coronary heart disease women often experience short breath or breathing difficulties. Can't depend heart attack causing chest pain. Need dr. To diagnose.
Answered 6/10/2014
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