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Should I Lie Down Or Sit Up While Experiencing Palpitations And Chest Pain?

My heart is pounding really hard and fast...when i go to stand up it feels like a pulling in my chest... If i stand straight up the pain is really bad...i have to bend over to walk and theres a weird sensation in my teeth...like my bottom jaw... Should i lay down or sit up? Thx u
posted on Mon, 18 Jun 2018
Twitter Mon, 30 Jul 2018 Answered on
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

* As per my clinical experience, the issue is related to anxiety or underlying stress.
* I would recommend to feel more comfortable in a semi reclining position with a back support in chair in fresh air with deep breathing exercises.
* After 30 minutes of above , if the discomfort persists, get an EKG done.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Should I Lie Down Or Sit Up While Experiencing Palpitations And Chest Pain?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. * As per my clinical experience, the issue is related to anxiety or underlying stress. * I would recommend to feel more comfortable in a semi reclining position with a back support in chair in fresh air with deep breathing exercises. * After 30 minutes of above , if the discomfort persists, get an EKG done. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.