I've been having trouble sleeping lately because I'm experiencing shortness of breath and a rapid heartbeat at night. I also feel really weak. What could be causing these symptoms?

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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try exercising and reduce your stress levels

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Answered 04/07/2025

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I've been experiencing chest pains that feel like gas for a couple of hours now. It really hurts when I move my left side or if I bend over. Plus, whenever I take a deep breath, I get really sharp pains that almost take my breath away. What could be causing this?

Most likely to be musculoskeletal or gastritis.. At your age it's very unlikely to have a heart disease

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I've been dealing with a dry cough after starting Cardace 2.5 mg following a heart attack last month. I'm also on Brillinta, Concor, and Ecospirin. Is this cough something I should be worried about, or should I think about stopping Cardace?

continue the same medications, all medications to be continued.. cough is the side effect nothing to worry..

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What is normal blood pressure for a 60 year old?

Below 130/80 mmhg

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