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  • Male
  • 20 Years
  • 22/01/2025

I'm experiencing shortness of breath and a tight feeling in my chest, and I've also noticed some pain in my calf muscles when I climb stairs. My heart starts beating really fast too. I've already had an echo stress test and a chest X-ray, and everything came back normal. What could be causing these symptoms? I'm really confused about what's going on.

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Visit Physician for evaluation and appropriate management

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Consult a Cardiologist

Answered 04/07/2025

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