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What Could Cause Recurring Elevated Heart Rate,chest Constriction,pain In Ears,jaw,neck, While Being An Athlete?
Do I have asthma or anxiety? Hello, I am a 17 year old athlete. In the past year I have had reoccurring racing heart rate that I can hear in my ears and throat that is causing chest constriction and pain and serious difficulty breathing, coughing, and shallow breaths. Along with this I have pain in my ears, jaw, sides of neck and shoulders. Symptoms occur occasionally during practices consisting mainly of cardio. I am in shape and at a good weight for my age. Do I possibly have asthma or anxiety? Thanks.
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Sat, 15 Feb 2014
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Hi i read your query very carefully.
You should consult a cardiologist and run some examination in order to exclude cardiac problems.
I suggest to run:
- ECG
- ECHO
- Holter monitoring
If every thing ok than it's anxiety.
Hope it was of help!
Dr. Benard
You should consult a cardiologist and run some examination in order to exclude cardiac problems.
I suggest to run:
- ECG
- ECHO
- Holter monitoring
If every thing ok than it's anxiety.
Hope it was of help!
Dr. Benard
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