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What Causes Pounding Heart With Big Pupils?
My four year old has been sick for going on two days now (his stomach) and this morning he's acting really weird, his heart is just POUNDING and his pupils seem to get really big then small without changing light..should I take him to a hospital?!? what could it be?
Wed, 21 Dec 2016
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that his symptoms seem to be related to activation of the sympathetic nervous system.
I would recommend checking his body temperature.
Does he have fever?
Does he complain of anything?
This reaction could also be related to pain or anxiety.
If the problem persists, I would recommend consulting with the pediatrician for a careful physical exam.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that his symptoms seem to be related to activation of the sympathetic nervous system.
I would recommend checking his body temperature.
Does he have fever?
Does he complain of anything?
This reaction could also be related to pain or anxiety.
If the problem persists, I would recommend consulting with the pediatrician for a careful physical exam.
Hope to have been helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
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