Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Suggest Remedy For Light Headedness,fatigue,palpitations And Shortness Of Breath

I have mitral valve prolapse, and have had lightheadedness, fatigue, palpatations, shortness of breath while at rest and with slight exertion, and have had a low grade feaver off and on now for three days.I am a 23 year old female without insurance. Ineed to know when/if I should seek Medical treatment for this. thanks
posted on Thu, 13 Mar 2014
Twitter Sat, 14 Apr 2018 Answered on
Twitter Mon, 23 Apr 2018 Last reviewed on
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

You need to visit your doctor as soon as possible. The symptoms you are describing are alarming signs showing that your heart is not meeting your body's requirements.

Your differential diagnosis includes:

1. Heart failure
2. Infective endocarditis (due to fever)
3. Atrial fibrillation secondary to mitral valve prolapse.

All of these have treatment modalities avaliable and you should quickly consult your general physician.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Adnan Iqbal
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Valvular heart disease


Loading Online Doctors....
Suggest Remedy For Light Headedness,fatigue,palpitations And Shortness Of Breath

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. You need to visit your doctor as soon as possible. The symptoms you are describing are alarming signs showing that your heart is not meeting your body s requirements. Your differential diagnosis includes: 1. Heart failure 2. Infective endocarditis (due to fever) 3. Atrial fibrillation secondary to mitral valve prolapse. All of these have treatment modalities avaliable and you should quickly consult your general physician. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Muhammad Adnan Iqbal