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What Causes Racing Heart While Playing Sports With A History Of Panic Attack?
Question: Hi
Can anyone help me. I am an anxiety sufferer. One time a few years ago i got hit by a panic attack at cricket match since then it slowly stopped me playing.
As soon as i play a bit of sport my heart starts racing i feel like my heart will stop. I immediately stop and after some time i be ok? Do you think there is a issue with my heart? Why do i get a racing heart when i play a sport? I dont even exert my self.
Can anyone help me. I am an anxiety sufferer. One time a few years ago i got hit by a panic attack at cricket match since then it slowly stopped me playing.
As soon as i play a bit of sport my heart starts racing i feel like my heart will stop. I immediately stop and after some time i be ok? Do you think there is a issue with my heart? Why do i get a racing heart when i play a sport? I dont even exert my self.
Brief Answer:
I think this is related to anxiety
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
From the available description there is clear indication that it is due to anxiety. Racing of heart in particular situation indicates that you have associated with cricket ground as place of panic attacks due to earlier experience and this is leading to problems.
The chances of heart problem is very low if any as you had panic attacks in past and your age is quite low for heart ailments. Having said this to be safer side it will be appropriate to get one ECG from nearby health center.
This is best treated by behavior therapy which attempts to break association between two neutral things. I request you to see a psychiatrist/psychologist in your city.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
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Thanks and regards.
I think this is related to anxiety
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.
From the available description there is clear indication that it is due to anxiety. Racing of heart in particular situation indicates that you have associated with cricket ground as place of panic attacks due to earlier experience and this is leading to problems.
The chances of heart problem is very low if any as you had panic attacks in past and your age is quite low for heart ailments. Having said this to be safer side it will be appropriate to get one ECG from nearby health center.
This is best treated by behavior therapy which attempts to break association between two neutral things. I request you to see a psychiatrist/psychologist in your city.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for my future patients.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-ashok-kumar/67386
Thanks and regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ok i have had a ECG, Stress Test and a Echo all were normal. I went to XXXXXXX on holiday and tested myself there all was clear. When i have these episodes i think i will have a cardiac arrest
Brief Answer:
It is all clear
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for follow up.
With available details it is clear that it was related to anxiety and nothing is related to heart.
I will further request you to start therapy as soon as possible.
Thanks and regards.
It is all clear
Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXX,
Thanks for follow up.
With available details it is clear that it was related to anxiety and nothing is related to heart.
I will further request you to start therapy as soon as possible.
Thanks and regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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