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My mother's heart races when she sleeps on her side and she said she can hear her own heartbeat. she also said that her breathing becomes a bit irregular. do you guys have any advice on what she should do besides going to a doctor?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singh
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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. If she is overweight, it is imperative to lose weight through diet and exercise. It would be prudent to see a doctor. Wish you good health!
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