A 21-year-old female asked:
i'm 21, had angina-like pains when running all my life. since a flu 3 months ago been experiencing breathlessness and palps; i'm almost immobile. ekgs, echo, blood tests normal. could it still be heart?
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Dr. Marsha Davis answered
27 years experience Internal Medicine
Stress test???: Or holter moniter? These are 2 other tests i would do before giving you the all clear!
Answered on Oct 27, 2018
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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered
51 years experience Rheumatology
Unlikely: Look for other causes such as thyroid and adrenal disease as well as other possibles. The fact that it only exercise induced may be important. Consider asking as a stress echo.
Answered on Oct 27, 2018
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Dr. Daniel Zanger answered
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Angina: If after a that you still have chest pain it's likely not really angina and may be due to something else . Angina is 21 year olds is quite uncommon.
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A 33-year-old female asked:
Dr. Catherine Shaw answered
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Angina?: What did cardiac specialist say after all your test? It's probably related to gastrointestinal issues. But best to talk with your cardio. Good luck.
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Dr. Gregory Hines answered
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Be seen: The palpitations should prompt you to be seen. As to the flu, keep hydrated and take tylenol (acetaminophen) or Motrin for fevers and body aches. Yo ... Read More
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