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What Causes Hot Flashes Along With Fast Heart Beat?
Question: I am sitting and got a hot flash and racing heart beat, could this be serious. I am 62 year old female; gastric bypass 3 years ago
Brief Answer:
Does not appear to be serious. Relax.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Not to worry. The increased heart rate has contributed to increased blood flow resulting in hot flash. Its possible due to sympathetic overactivity or stress.
You need to relax, try deep breathing. Avoid stress.
If you do not have any breathing difficulty or chest pain, not to worry.
Hope you are not hypoglycemic or diabetic. If you feel hypoglycemic or weak, take some carbohydrate rich food.
Not to worry.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
Does not appear to be serious. Relax.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Not to worry. The increased heart rate has contributed to increased blood flow resulting in hot flash. Its possible due to sympathetic overactivity or stress.
You need to relax, try deep breathing. Avoid stress.
If you do not have any breathing difficulty or chest pain, not to worry.
Hope you are not hypoglycemic or diabetic. If you feel hypoglycemic or weak, take some carbohydrate rich food.
Not to worry.
Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM
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