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Now and then when the barber shop i work in gets crowded i get a strong palpitation in chest and feel panicked and light headed for about 1 minute. i go outside to take a few breathes and calm myself. should i worry, i am 55 and enjoy my job, thanks.

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Stress test.: cannot say in your particular case, but generally, a 55 year old would benefit from a stress test.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/25/2019

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A member asked:

Now and then when the barber shop i work in gets crowded i get a strong palpitation in chest and feel panicked and light headed for about 1 minute. i go outside to take a few breathes and calm myself. should i worry, i am 55 and enjoy my job, thanks.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

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