Does chronic dizziness and shortness of breath need medical attention?
Patient: On 2nd May 2010 i started with vertigo and a cconstant feeling i was going to pass out.  Since then my symptoms are : dizziness, lightheaded, short of breath, chest feels tight, heart palpatations, pain in my left arm, feeling weak, tired all the time, and generally unwell. Usually my blood pressure is 120/60 today it is 107/79.  I've been unwell with this for 4 months now - should i be concerned?  I'm a 25 year old female. Doctor: Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.I can understand your concern. Since you are young (25 years old) with normal blood pressure, possibility of stress and anxiety related symptoms is more likely.But better to rule out heart diseases first. So get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of Ecg).If all these are normal then no need to worry for heart diseases. Consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs (propranolol and flunarizine combination) too.Don't worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.