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Suggest Treatment For Shakiness And High Heart Rate In An Elderly Person

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Posted on Fri, 29 May 2015
Question: My mam is 87 years old, she woke up with a shake in her body with a high heart beat up to 130
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Answered by Dr. Divakara (55 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Could be due to nightmare.

Detailed Answer:
HI

Thanks for posting your query.

Shakiness that too one time doesn't mean any abnormality but a heart rate of 130 is very high.

A high heart rate could be due to some normal conditions like Fear, Anxiety , Pain, fever likewise it could also be due to some heart problems , thyroid problems , dehydration , low blood pressure etc.

My first impression is she could have had a nightmare and hence the shakiness with high heart rate. If that is the case her heart rate would settle in an hour. So observe her heart rate and if it is persistently high she need to consult a doctor for the evaluation of the cause.


Hope this information was useful to you .

Any clarification feel free to ask.
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Suggest Treatment For Shakiness And High Heart Rate In An Elderly Person

Brief Answer: Could be due to nightmare. Detailed Answer: HI Thanks for posting your query. Shakiness that too one time doesn't mean any abnormality but a heart rate of 130 is very high. A high heart rate could be due to some normal conditions like Fear, Anxiety , Pain, fever likewise it could also be due to some heart problems , thyroid problems , dehydration , low blood pressure etc. My first impression is she could have had a nightmare and hence the shakiness with high heart rate. If that is the case her heart rate would settle in an hour. So observe her heart rate and if it is persistently high she need to consult a doctor for the evaluation of the cause. Hope this information was useful to you . Any clarification feel free to ask.