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I have been getting head rush feelings, but in my chest/back. i have pericarditis w/ pericardial effusion. is that normal or should i talk to my dr. ?

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Dr. Dimitri Novitzky answered

Specializes in Thoracic Surgery

Head rush,, chest/ba: Insufficient information: Is it constant and progressive? Fever, sneezing? Are you experiencing shortness of breath Do yo have retro sternal pain. Do you notice bulging neck veins? You need to see a primary DR, have a full physical. CXR, EKG, cardiac ECHO, MRI of the chest. Then perhaps a cardiologist.

Answered 2/22/2016

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