Asd device closure heart surgery - #22278
I had an asd device closure in 2023 I started having symptoms from dec 2022 and The peak wad in feb 2023 then I got to know about heart hole 20mm yk from childhood I only had the problem pf breathing which I never took seriously but when I stated having symptoms it was like fainting and paining left hand and breathless feeling so bad after my asd Doctor said I can fo everything and Because I was always active in every field I used to do everything but now if I run I get exhaust easily but I used to play a lot in my childhood never felt exhausted after my asd I Thought the symptoms will stop bu I still suddenly start having left Hand pain chest pain with a lightheadness and breathless when I went for my monthly check up I told the Doctor About it But they said Nothing is happening becz of asd ita all right and only gave me aspirin for 10days I had eco but everything was okay but 2 years are gone I still feel like the feeling is very different like yk a little pain in left hand with chest discomfort amd lightheadness like bp Low Today morning I am feeling un steady like in head and mild left arm pa in and breathlessness andpain in The area of heart like pinch and discomfort but like rhe pain is coming amd going not continuous and not so much I waa in a lotof stress from 1 months and my sleep is disturbed so idk is it becz of that or becz of my health anxiety or serious
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Hello
After ASD device closure, the hole itself is usually fully corrected, and a normal ECHO means the device is working fine. Ongoing symptoms 2 years later are unlikely due to the ASD.
Your current symptoms—left arm discomfort, chest tightness, lightheadedness, breathlessness, feeling unsteady, especially with stress, poor sleep, and anxiety—are most commonly due to:
Anxiety / panic or health anxiety Stress-related muscle or nerve pain (left arm/chest) Low BP, dehydration, or poor sleep Deconditioning (reduced stamina after illness/surgery)
True heart-related pain at your age is very rare, especially with normal ECHO and cardiology follow-ups.
Get BP, ECG, hemoglobin, and thyroid checked once Improve sleep, hydration, and regular light exercise Manage stress/anxiety (this alone can cause air hunger, chest discomfort, dizziness)
Overall: this sounds functional/anxiety-related, not device failure—but one basic checkup will help reassure you.
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