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16 Years Old. Increased Heart Rate After Doing Exercise. Is There Any Problem?

Posted on Tue, 19 Feb 2013

Question: Hi i have been noticing for a while that my hart has been pupming really hard even efter very little exercise. I am only 16 years and am worried can you help me to find the problem?

Answered by Dr. Samik Basu (2 hours later)

Hi,
Thank you for your query. I understand your concern.
Exercise increases heart rate. Palpable or disturbing sensation of increased heart rate is called palpitations.
Are you having palpitations?
Is it only during exercise or during rest too?
Are you feeling weak or feverish too?
If you are having palpitations during minimal exercise or at rest, kindly consult a physician. You might need an ECG.

Transient palpitations are no reason to worry.
Take rest for a few days. Drink plenty of fluids.
If you have any further queries, you are free to consult me.

Hope this answers your query. Wishing you speedy recovery. Have a nice day.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Samik Basu (29 minutes later)

Ok yes i do have the palpitations during rest too and also feel weak alot and am tired most of the time. What is an ecg?

Answered by Dr. Samik Basu (33 minutes later)

Thanks,

Weakness causes palpitations on exercise.

Please take a break and take a well-needed rest. I hope the palpitations will disappear.

An ECG is an electrocardiograph. There is no harm in getting it done.

Wishing you a fast recovery.
Bye

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Samik Basu (29 minutes later)

Okay thanks for your help

Answered by Dr. Samik Basu (1 minute later)

You are always welcome.
Hope you recover fully soon.
Have a nice day.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar