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Shortness of breath, elevated heartrate, anxiety, head ache, trouble sleeping. been a few days and seems worse. what could this be?
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See doctor: Shortness of breath, increased heart rate, headache, anxiety and insomnia are a constellation of symptoms that could signal many problems, both physical and emotional. Among the physical possibilities is overactive thyroid. With a complete medical history, physical exam and appropriate tests, your doctor can help sort this out.
Answered 6/9/2015
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These symptoms could: be due to many different things. It sounds like emotional stress, but you may want to rule out any physical causes before assuming that they are stress related. If there is not a physical problem, speak with a clinical psychologist about work, family, relationship issues that could be impacting on your physical health.
Answered 4/1/2016
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Anxiety/stress: are certainly possibilities. Additionally, I would suggest a physical exam to included thyroid function evaluation.
Answered 4/1/2016
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