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A doctor told me i have arrhythmia when i was a teenager and told me to come for a check up once every year. i never did that for last 15 years and i have been fine. should i go to a doctor and tell the story? if so, shall it be a specialist?

Q: a doctor told me i have arrhythmia when i was a teenager and told me to come for a check up once every year. i never did that for last 15 years and i have been fine. should i go to a doctor and tell the story? if so, shall it be a specialist?

Start with GP: Your issue is vague &amp; may have been nothing important. Start with your regular doc to first see if there is a problem. If so s/he will know who in your area to see for specialty care.

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Start with GP: Your issue is vague & may have been nothing important. Start with your regular doc to first see if there is a problem. If so s/he will know who in your area to see for specialty care.

Answered 5/18/2020

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A member asked:

A doctor told me i have arrhythmia when i was a teenager and told me to come for a check up once every year. i never did that for last 15 years and i have been fine. should i go to a doctor and tell the story? if so, shall it be a specialist?

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