Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
Suggest Remedy For Fluctuation In Heart Rate
Question: I'm 72. 5'2", 170 lbs. I ate four muffins. I know. Stupid. They just came out of the oven. Laid on couch to watch TV. Heartbeat was 154 and irregular. Five minutes later, it's down to 139. Do I just keep moving?
Brief Answer:
Mild movement is okay.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Moving around can be mild. Do not move rapidly.
2. Advisable to relax.
Heart rate more likely due to stress and anxiety.
It will come down.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Mild movement is okay.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:
1. Moving around can be mild. Do not move rapidly.
2. Advisable to relax.
Heart rate more likely due to stress and anxiety.
It will come down.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Note: For further queries related to coronary artery disease and prevention, click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
