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Hi im 24 amd a female and i experience palpitations everytime i go up the stairs. is that normal?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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No: No. Would certainly want to have that evaluated. A medical check up would be a good place to start. Echocardiogram of the heart would be helpful in someone who at 24 should not be otherwise experience those symptoms.

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 10/15/2018

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A member asked:

Hi im 24 amd a female and i experience palpitations everytime i go up the stairs. is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Rhoads and 3 doctors agreed

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