For The Past Two Weeks My Heart Rate Increases Even

Posted on Fri, 17 May 2019

Question: For the past two weeks my heart rate Increases even if I am just sitting and doing nothing. I wear a Fitbit and sometimes my heart rate increases to 90 while I am doing nothing. If I am up moving around the house it has increased to 120. I am a 63 year old female and have not been diagnosed with high blood pressure. I take Lipitor.

Answered by Dr. Dr. (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
May be due to anxiety. Requires further evaluation.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

I have gone through your query and here is my advice.

As per your history, I think it may be due to anxiety or panic attacks.

Please let me know do you have chest pain, breathing difficulty, dizziness, leg swelling, decreased sleep, fever?

To confirm diagnosis, as per my knowledge you may require Electrocardiogram, thyroid profile, Holter monitoring after detailed medical examination and cardiologist consultation.

Treatment mainly depends upon the underlying condition. As rapid heart beats also seen in overactive thyroid. Otherwise in case of anxiety, you may require short course of tab. Alprazolam after physician consultation. Do blood pressure monitoring.

Along with that avoid stress. Avoid tea, coffee. Keep your self hydrated.

Let me know I can assist you further....

Regards,
Dr Shyam Kale

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