Current medical status: palpitations and iraractic heart beats and every time i had a ecg my heart would return to normal, pain in my chest burning/cold sensation, pain in sturnum, short of breath and tight chested, numb left arm and leg, stomach cramps and my ears keep going funny popped senation, 14lb lost in weight over 2-3 weeks, feeling very weak
Current medical treatment: they said acid reflux and they gave me gaviscon no result they gave me omeprazole 20mg capsules no affect
According to the symptoms you reported, you might be experiencing hyperthyroidism. Hyperthyroidism is a medical condition in which the thyroid gland works more than normal. The thyroid hormones are produced more than needed. It is characterized with the following symptoms: weight loss, anxiety, weakness, palpitations and arrhythmias, shortness of breath. A simple laboratory test will show whether the blood levels of the thyroid hormones (thyroxine and triiodothyronine) are increased.
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