A member asked:

My 19 yr old daughter suddenly lost thirty five pounds has started having fast beating heart and shortness of breath i thought they were panic attacks?

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Dr. William Haynes answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Endocrinology

See a doctor: There are lots of potential causes: 1. Thyroid hormone excess (thyrotoxocosis) is certainly possible and easy to check. 2. Anxiety or panic (but does not usually cause weight loss). 3. Stimulant medications like Phentermine or adderal. 4. Rare heart or hormonal diseases. I'd recommend seeing a md soon for a thorough check up including TSH and free thyroxine.

Answered 6/9/2015

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