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What Causes Shortness Of Breath, Race In Heart Beat And Low BP?

Hello, I am a student and having problem of cealic since eight months and I am on full glutin free diet. But now I am having problem with breathing (SOB) and my heart beat is now 105 to 115 at rest or working + headache and BP low. Although my food intake is good. plz tell me what to do?

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Hello!

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

I understand your concern, and would explain that your symptoms may be related to a metabolic disorder or a vitamin or electrolytes deficiency ( based on your medical history for celiac disease).

I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest x ray and some blood lab tests:

- complete blood count (for chronic anemia)
- kidney and liver function tests
- ferritin and hemosiderine plasma levels
- blood electrolytes
- vitamine B12 plasma levels
- thyroid hormone levels (an immunological disorder could lead to thyroid dysfunction and celiac disease as well).

A head up tilt test may be needed to exclude a possible orthostatic hypotension.

Meanwhile I would advise you to avoid straining physical activity and take plenty of fluids (water, juices), to avoid dehydration.

Hope to have been of help!

Best regards,

Dr. Iliri
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What Causes Shortness Of Breath, Race In Heart Beat And Low BP?

Hello! Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! I understand your concern, and would explain that your symptoms may be related to a metabolic disorder or a vitamin or electrolytes deficiency ( based on your medical history for celiac disease). I recommend consulting with your GP for a careful physical examination, a resting ECG, a chest x ray and some blood lab tests: - complete blood count (for chronic anemia) - kidney and liver function tests - ferritin and hemosiderine plasma levels - blood electrolytes - vitamine B12 plasma levels - thyroid hormone levels (an immunological disorder could lead to thyroid dysfunction and celiac disease as well). A head up tilt test may be needed to exclude a possible orthostatic hypotension. Meanwhile I would advise you to avoid straining physical activity and take plenty of fluids (water, juices), to avoid dehydration. Hope to have been of help! Best regards, Dr. Iliri