What Causes Heart Throbbing?

Posted on Sat, 1 Feb 2014

Question: I get heart throbs and feel week from time to time.

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (1 hour later)

Brief Answer: You need thorough check-up. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX Thanks for writing to XXXXXXX Heart throb may be due to problems related to heart itself,hyperthyroidism etc. You need proper clinical examination and investigations. Investigations include routine hemogram,RBS,LFT,RFT,Lipid profile,Urine RE/ME,Serum calcium and vitamin D level,Thyroid profile,Ultrasound of abdomen,ECG in all leads.Further investigations can be done if needed. You should take anti hypertensive medicines regularly. Proper treatment depends upon clinical findings and investigation reports. Get well soon Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Indu Kumar (4 hours later)

Sorry, I don't know these medical terms. What is RBS, LFT,ECG and Lipid?

Answered by Dr. Indu Kumar (3 hours later)

Brief Answer: These are the medical tests. Detailed Answer: Hello XXXX Thanks for writing back These are the medical tests for confirming well being of the person. RBS is Random blood sugar. LFT is liver function test. ECG is electrocardiography and it is related to electric impulses generated from the heart. Lipid are fat in the blood. There are many types of lipid found in the blood. These tests are necessary in your case.You are 60 years old and more prone to diseases.There might be some alteration in the tests which is causing your problem. Proper treatment can be done after investigation reports. Get well soon Hope i have answered your query. Further queries are most welcome. Take Care Dr.Indu XXXXXXX

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar