- Male
- 35 Years
- 29/01/2025
I'm really struggling to get a full night's sleep. Even if I go to bed around 12 or 1, I'll still wake up by 3 or 4 in the morning. Plus, while I'm sleeping, I end up sweating a lot just under my head. I've got this constant worry in the back of my mind that I'm going to have a heart attack. Is there something wrong?
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troponin T ,ecg is advised and a physician opinion.
Dr. Ibrahim Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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