Question 1

I've been experiencing these weird moments where I feel like I skip a breath or it just goes shallow for a quick second and then goes back to normal. It's kind of freaking me out. I had an ECG done and it turned out normal, except for some Tachycardia, but that was probably just because I got panicked while lying there. Should I be worried about this, or is it something that's relatively common and not serious?

Accepted Answer

Random shallow breathing or skipped breaths, despite normal ECG results, may indicate:

Potential Causes

1. Anxiety or stress
2. Panic attacks
3. Hyperventilation syndrome
4. Respiratory issues (asthma, COPD)
5. Cardiac arrhythmias (although ECG was normal)
6. Sleep apnea
7. Neurological conditions (e.g., epilepsy, multiple sclerosis)

Next Steps

1. Consult a cardiologist or pulmonologist

Question 2

I'm really confused about my cholesterol levels. I just found out they're very high, even though I'm pretty active and do heavy workouts every day. I'm 76 kg and 173 cm tall. I thought exercising regularly would help, but my cholesterol still isn't going down. Can someone explain why this might be happening or what I should consider doing next?

Accepted Answer

In addition to exercise, it's important to focus on your diet and possibly consider medication to help lower your cholesterol levels. I recommend you start taking Atorvastatin 20mg once daily. This medication will help lower your cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of heart disease. Remember to continue your exercise routine and follow a healthy diet to further improve your cholesterol levels.

Question 3

I've noticed that whenever I do something active, like quickly walking up the stairs, I get out of breath really fast, and my vision kinda goes dark. It's like I have to sit or lie down and breathe deeply for a little while, maybe 5 to 10 minutes, and then things are okay again until I do something physical again. I'm kinda worried about this. What kind of doctor should I see about it, and what could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

consukt a pulmonologist

Which arm to measure blood pressure right or left?

Both the arms can be used for BP measurement and sometimes, your doctor might take two readings from two arms to check for any variations too. Generally, it's best to take your blood pressure from your left arm if you are right-handed.

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