I am 31 years old and have a heart condition lately i have been feeling weak and my muscles are sore and I have been having chest pains more and more lately I also have a history of low potassium and have a feeling this is what is causing these symptoms I take potassium but it doesnt seem to be helping do you think that I should go to the hospital or see if it passes
2006-08-10 05:53:22 · 17 answers · asked by tinytottlc 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
Please see your doctor. With your history the symptoms you are having could indicate a serious problem. Potassium is necessary in the proper amounts for the electrical system that causes your heart to beat to operate properly and the symptoms you are describing with the muscle weakness could mean you potassium is out of the proper range which is very narrow. Do not risk your life, you are relatively young and can have a long and happy life if you take care of your health. Please stop sitting around and go get seen about.
2006-08-10 06:03:35 · answer #1 · answered by peacelovejoy 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Potassium supplementation and excess of it can also cause such problems. Hence stop using potassium on your own. Get your serum checked for electrolytes and maybe you will also require an ECG along with echocardiography. Let your doctor decide and go to him.
2006-08-10 15:25:39 · answer #2 · answered by doctor2 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Heart disease is nothing to fool around with. You may end up with a heart attack if it goes untreated. This happened to my husband and he had 3 heart attacks at 42. Don't wait. It won't hurt to look into it. PLEASE DON'T WAIT. At least call a doctor so he can do a stress test and EKG. You'll be more comfortable if everything comes out good. Don't be another statistic.
2006-08-10 13:46:58 · answer #3 · answered by Memere RN/BA 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well you can wait and see if it passes or end up dead on the floor. SO many people are dieing because they don't want to go to the hospital. Don't you think it would be less stress if the doctor tells you your fine this time? GO TO THE DOCTOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2006-08-10 12:59:24 · answer #4 · answered by Sandra 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If i were you i wouldn't take any chances, i would go to your physican and see what they have to say. They will probably do some tests and maybe admit you to the hospital. I wouldn't take any chances. It could be something serious.
2006-08-10 13:06:56 · answer #5 · answered by ~*á?¦Kileaá?¦*~ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to the hospital.. better to be laying in a hospital bed than laying on a slab in that hospital.
2006-08-10 13:04:23 · answer #6 · answered by chuckufarley2a 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get to the hospital! Your life should not be a gamble or a waiting game.
2006-08-10 12:58:04 · answer #7 · answered by Ralley 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
bananas are high in potassium start eating them right away&see if your chest pains go away/eas up.I would eat atleast 2bananas a day
if not more.
2006-08-10 13:04:45 · answer #8 · answered by candace0115 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you should at least see your family doctor. chest pains are a very serios thing don't play with your life if you want to stay in it
2006-08-10 12:59:28 · answer #9 · answered by tina l 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yeah i think u should see someone. however u should do pranayam. it is a series of breathing exercises and it has been know to cure some diseases and has no side effects. if u would like to know more contact me and i will send u some info.
2006-08-10 15:01:51 · answer #10 · answered by rocky 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋