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What Causes High Heart Rate And Problems In Sleeping?
Question: Hello.
I'm trying to fall asleep since 2 hours but I can't because of my high heart rate.. (96)
I sometimes also have problems with low blood pressure but it never kept me from falling asleep before.
Is there anything I can do to lower it?
Should I worry?
Thanks
I'm trying to fall asleep since 2 hours but I can't because of my high heart rate.. (96)
I sometimes also have problems with low blood pressure but it never kept me from falling asleep before.
Is there anything I can do to lower it?
Should I worry?
Thanks
Brief Answer:
Deep breathe/drink icy water/avoid salty/spicy/chilly foods...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and I can assure that it is nothing worrisome.
I advise to:
- take deep breath (inhale deeply through nose, keep for a while and then exhale through your mouth
- drink icy water
- I understand you eat salty foods to increase your bp, but, I advise to avoid too much salt as it might cause increased heart rate
- avoid spicy/chilly/oily foods
If no improvement, should discuss with your physician to take low dose of a beta-blocker (e.g. atenolol) to control heart rates.
Hope it helped!
Dr.Benard
Deep breathe/drink icy water/avoid salty/spicy/chilly foods...
Detailed Answer:
Hi XXXX,
I have gone through your medical history carefully and I can assure that it is nothing worrisome.
I advise to:
- take deep breath (inhale deeply through nose, keep for a while and then exhale through your mouth
- drink icy water
- I understand you eat salty foods to increase your bp, but, I advise to avoid too much salt as it might cause increased heart rate
- avoid spicy/chilly/oily foods
If no improvement, should discuss with your physician to take low dose of a beta-blocker (e.g. atenolol) to control heart rates.
Hope it helped!
Dr.Benard
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