What causes rapid heart rate and shortness of breath?

Question

Hello doctor,

I am 18 years old and have recently been suffering from shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, and loss of appetite. I visited the hospital, but they said it was just an anxiety attack. But for the last two nights, I have been waking up in the middle of the night with severe chest pain and an inability to breathe. These episodes last for three hours. Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query. I understand your concern.

Your symptoms could be related to gastroesophageal reflux disease, thyroid dysfunction, anxiety, etc. I want to review your cardiac ultrasound report. So, I suggest you undergo an ambulatory 24 to 48 hours of ECG (echocardiogram) monitoring to investigate arrhythmia. In addition, undergo a chest X-ray, pulmonary function tests, and check thyroid hormone levels.

I hope this helps.

Please revert so I can assist you further.

Thank you.