I have been having weird pains relating to my heart. My doctor told me it was normal for people my age. (im a 14 year old girl) but im really worried its more serious. Today i started feeling like my heart was skipping beats, then came the dizziness and lightheadedness. and now i still feel like my heart is being squeezed and still feel dizzy and hot. this happens at least 3 times a week and they usually come on off for a few hours. i dont know what it is or even if its actually serious, what should i do?
Hello, Most probably these are ventricular premature complexes. These are ectopic or extra beats. These are usually benign and not life-threatening and are frequently associated with MVP, also caffeine, alcohol, thyroid problems may aggravate these. So, before going ahead we need to confirm it. Since these are not frequent ECG may be normal, so in that case you will need 24 Holder monitoring which can diagnose these. You should also get thyroid test done. For treatment, we usually give beta blockers like tablet Metoprolol XR, so you can get it prescribed. Hope this helps you and get back if you have any doubts. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.