- female
- 30 Years
- 07/02/2025
I've been feeling something a bit strange lately whenever I lie down, especially on my side or stomach, I can actually feel my heart beating. And when I press my ear to the pillow, I can hear it clearly in my ears. Ive already had an ECG, echo, and thyroid tests, and everything came back normal. My blood pressure and heartbeat are normal too. I dont have any other symptoms, so Im wondering what this could be or if it's something I should be worried about. What should I do next?
Answered by 1 Apollo Doctors
u don't worry nothing will happen
Dr. Kareemulla Suggests...
Consult a Cardiologist
Answered 04/07/2025
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