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What Can Cause Elevated Heart Rate?

I sneezed while lying on my front this morning, and it set my heart rate off to about 220-250bpm. This also happens whenever i do some thing like jump from height or make a sudden movement.The increased heart rate can last from any time between 10 minutes to 5 hours.I am 25 years old and have an inverted sternum, which i believe is a cause of the heart problem, as i feel it rubbing against my heart, however i am not a medical professional, so i can t say for sure.
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Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!

I have gone through you question carefully. Palpitations (elevated heart

rate) in young adults is usually due to low hemoglobin ( anemia) and

thyroid problems (excess). as your problems persists for hours .. I would

advise you to undergo an ECG and 2D Echocardiography test. if they are

normal .. an ECG during fast heart rates is needed. if that ECG shows

normal type of high heart rates (sinus tachycardia) you can be assured

there is nothing grave .

Hope you will find this answer helpful!

Wishing all the best,

Dr. D Sunil Reddy
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What Can Cause Elevated Heart Rate?

Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM! I have gone through you question carefully. Palpitations (elevated heart rate) in young adults is usually due to low hemoglobin ( anemia) and thyroid problems (excess). as your problems persists for hours .. I would advise you to undergo an ECG and 2D Echocardiography test. if they are normal .. an ECG during fast heart rates is needed. if that ECG shows normal type of high heart rates (sinus tachycardia) you can be assured there is nothing grave . Hope you will find this answer helpful! Wishing all the best, Dr. D Sunil Reddy