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Can Rapid Heart Beat, Shortness Of Breath And Shakiness All Of A Sudden Caused By Too Much Caffeine Intake?

i was sittings at work in the office,when all of a sudden my heart started beating really fast, i had shortness of breath and the i got shaky....it is still happening,but i read it might be because of too much caffeine...i don k know...its not the first tim it happens to me,it has happedned a few times.

Mon, 13 Jan 2014
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Dear Friend.
Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern.
Yes , excessive caffiene consumption can cause this problem.
I advise you to avoid caffiene.
Even nicotine can cause such problems.
However , to be sure , see a physician , get ECG , Blood pressure.

This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask me through Premium Query directed on my name. I will help you my best.
Stay Healthy.
Dr Anshul Varshney , MD
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Can Rapid Heart Beat, Shortness Of Breath And Shakiness All Of A Sudden Caused By Too Much Caffeine Intake?

Dear Friend. Hi , I am Dr Anshul Varshney , I have read your query in detail , I understand your concern. Yes , excessive caffiene consumption can cause this problem. I advise you to avoid caffiene. Even nicotine can cause such problems. However , to be sure , see a physician , get ECG , Blood pressure. This is my personal opinion based on details available here. If you want to discuss your issues further, you may please ask me through Premium Query directed on my name. I will help you my best. Stay Healthy. Dr Anshul Varshney , MD