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Hi.. My name is Harold and I m 61.. I came to my studio about an hour ago and had to come up short flight of stairs while carrying equipment.. I was not winded and my heart rate was in the 80 s.. About 20 mins later I went downstairs to the bathroom.. When I finished I came back upstairs only this time I felt my heart beating faster.. I took my heart rate and it was 146.. Well, being that I suffer from anxiety I became concern.. I figured it was the restrroom along with the food I may have eaten prior to arriving.. Well, I ve been sitting for approx 15 mins and my heart rate is still in the low 100 s and it s making me anxious.. Could this be the anxiety? I have no other associated pain except a little strain in the upper right side of my back and that s from carrying all that equipment.. I hope..
Hello Mr.Harold.. It can be due to anxiety but other causes have to be ruled out by doing necessary tests.. I would like to know details like history of diabetes, hypertension, smoking, alcohol, drug abuse? Are you taking any medication? I advise you to get an ecg, complete blood picture and thyroid function test. It is good if you can approach a GP for thorough clinical evaluation and tests as mentioned above. Do not worry it can be due to a simple cause. Good day.. If you have anymore doubts I would be happy to help you..
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What Causes Rapid Heart Beat?
Hello Mr.Harold.. It can be due to anxiety but other causes have to be ruled out by doing necessary tests.. I would like to know details like history of diabetes, hypertension, smoking, alcohol, drug abuse? Are you taking any medication? I advise you to get an ecg, complete blood picture and thyroid function test. It is good if you can approach a GP for thorough clinical evaluation and tests as mentioned above. Do not worry it can be due to a simple cause. Good day.. If you have anymore doubts I would be happy to help you..