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What Causes Irregular Heart Rate, Nausea And Dizziness?

I am experiencing an abnormal heart rate. Over the last few months I have been having what feel like heart palpitations. Tonight, while sitting and doing nothing, my heart felt like it was racing. I took my pulse and it was at 98. It has been consistent between 90-100 the past hour or so. I feel nauseous and light headed. I do not know if I should go to the ER or not.
Tue, 3 Jul 2018
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Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service.
I have reviewed your query and here is my advice.

Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to cardiac arrhythmia. For this reason, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests:
- a resting ECG
- complete blood count for anemia
- blood electrolytes
- thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction
If your resting ECG results normal, I would recommend performing an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to examine your heart rhythm trends for a prolonged time.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Iliri
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What Causes Irregular Heart Rate, Nausea And Dizziness?

Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms could be related to cardiac arrhythmia. For this reason, I recommend going to the ER for a physical exam and some tests: - a resting ECG - complete blood count for anemia - blood electrolytes - thyroid hormone levels for thyroid gland dysfunction If your resting ECG results normal, I would recommend performing an ambulatory 24-48 hours ECG monitoring to examine your heart rhythm trends for a prolonged time. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Iliri