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Numbness, Heaviness In Arms, Short Of Breath, Racing Heart Better With Resting. Anxiety?
For the last few days I have times of my arms feeling numb and heavy. I feel short of breath and can feel my heart beating. This has happened when I am resting. Today I was using a shovel and the symptoms came on hard. I had to stop, sit for a while and take deep breaths. I think this is anxiety but I got concerned when exertion made it much worse.
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Hello,
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Since you have not mentioned the age & sex ,so very difficult to evaluate the disease.
May be due to heart failure as exertion worsen .
anemia,
obesity,
lack of stamina .
So consult a physician and get his opinion as physical examination is very important.
Blood examination will find out exact cause.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
Thanks for the query to H.C.M. Forum.
Since you have not mentioned the age & sex ,so very difficult to evaluate the disease.
May be due to heart failure as exertion worsen .
anemia,
obesity,
lack of stamina .
So consult a physician and get his opinion as physical examination is very important.
Blood examination will find out exact cause.
Good luck.
Dr. HET
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