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What Causes Irregular Heart Rate And Pain Around The Heart And Lung Area?
Hi, I have developed some unexplained symptoms of what feels like an irregular heart rate / palpitations, an underlying feeling of anxiety and dull pain around the heart / lung area. Have had blood tests, x-ray and echo gram and all came back normal. Could it be an issue with my thyroid gland ?
It can very well be an anxiety disorder. Certainly you should get thyroid test done as thyroid hormone excess can have similar symptoms. I usually give tab Ciplar LA to my patients in clinic which take care of anxiety and palpitations. Is your pain ocuring in lower chest or upper abdominal area, associated with nausea, if yes it could be gastritis and acidity problem. Then you need to take some antacid.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode
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What Causes Irregular Heart Rate And Pain Around The Heart And Lung Area?
Hello and welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. It can very well be an anxiety disorder. Certainly you should get thyroid test done as thyroid hormone excess can have similar symptoms. I usually give tab Ciplar LA to my patients in clinic which take care of anxiety and palpitations. Is your pain ocuring in lower chest or upper abdominal area, associated with nausea, if yes it could be gastritis and acidity problem. Then you need to take some antacid. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Sagar Makode