I Went To The Emergency Room On Friday Because I

Posted on Sun, 16 Dec 2018

Question: I went to the emergency room on Friday because I have had palpitations since Tuesday. An EKG along with some other lab tests were done. The doctor said my EKG result was pretty normal and nothing was found in my blood. However, I was prescribed propranolol 10mg twice daily for palpitations and anxiety. The palpitations have gotten better but I still have blurred vision, difficulty concentrating (I have been trying to study for exams but I cannot concentrate), Tightness around my head ( no headaches since Friday) and also I sometimes feel my pulse in random parts of my body.

Answered by Dr. Olgeta Xhufka (46 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Anxiety attack before exams.

Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice

I think you were expecting anxiety attack. It is related to the coming exams.
Propranolol works well and it will give better effects in the coming days.
Use some tips to cope better with it by doing these things:
You can have green tea, black chocolate, chamomile tea with honey, eat XXXXXXX or chew a chewing gum.
Do physical activity.
Do a walk around the block.
Have a walk in a park or green area.
Train your breathing, inhaling deeply and exhaling slowly.
Relax mind and muscles.

Hope I have answered the question .
Let me know if I can assist you further.

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