I'm trying to understand what an ASO level of 257 means. I've been having this weird sensation in my chest and my heartbeat can get really up and down sometimes. Could you help me figure out what's going on and what I should do about it?

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Dr Ibrahim Salah

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reduce stress levels and do some slight exercices

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Answered 04/07/2025

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