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Question: for about 2-3 weeks now ive been having an issue where it feels like my heart kinda locks up and I have to cough to clear the problem. meaning get it back to where it doesn't feel like its locking up. if I don't cough feels like it under pressure and it pulses and it flutters
Brief Answer:
better to get done chest x ray, PFT and ECG.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system.
2. Chest x ray
3. PFT (pulmonary function test)
4. ECG.
There are few possibilities in your case.
1. Chest infection
2. Bronchitis
3. Cardiac disease
4. Anxiety.
Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.
PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis.
ECG is needed to rule out cardiac cause.
If all of the above are normal, then no need to worry much. It may be anxiety only.
So first diagnose your problem and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
better to get done chest x ray, PFT and ECG.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, thanks for your question on HCM.
I can understand your situation and problem.
In my opinion you should consult pulmonologist and get done
1. Clinical examination of respiratory system.
2. Chest x ray
3. PFT (pulmonary function test)
4. ECG.
There are few possibilities in your case.
1. Chest infection
2. Bronchitis
3. Cardiac disease
4. Anxiety.
Chest x ray is needed to rule out lung infection.
PFT is needed to rule out bronchitis.
ECG is needed to rule out cardiac cause.
If all of the above are normal, then no need to worry much. It may be anxiety only.
So first diagnose your problem and then start appropriate treatment.
Hope I have solved your query.
I will be happy to help you further.
Wish you good health.
Thanks.
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