Dr. Yash Kathuria
Family Physician
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Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I soaked my legs in our hot tub, which was heated to 104 degrees while lounging outside. I looked at my phone to check my heart rate and saw that it had been between 150 and 180 beats per minute for about 30 minutes. Before observing the number, I did not have any anxiety. Might the temperature of the water be to blame here? I just underwent an echo and many electrocardiograms after being given the diagnosis of Costochondritis. Everything came back normal. Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern. Certainly, immersion in warm water may cause an increase in heart rate. Increased heart rate can be brought on by a variety of factors, such as stress, hyperthyroidism, alcohol, smoking, and caffeine consumption. Given that you reported having many ECGs (electrocardiograms) in the past, do you have a history of palpitations? Long-term heart - rate monitoring is necessary to determine whether any arrhythmias or ectopic rhythms are coming from your heart chambers to achieve the proper heart rhythm. I hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards.
Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
Thank you for the reply. Before putting my toes in, I had a few beers, but not too many. We performed all of the cardiac tests since I was just diagnosed with costochondritis, so we could rule out any other heart problems. I often relax between 50 to 70 times per minute. I was so rather frightened as I started unwinding and observed that it had increased to 150 to 180 times per minute. Kindly help.
Hello,
Welcome back to icliniq.com.
I read your query and can understand your concern. Resting heart rate 50 to 70 times per minute is an excellent number medically. Given all your normal reports, I would advise you to relax and not bother about your heart rate. Have a healthy lifestyle and diet. You will be fit and fine. In case of any more queries kindly revert. I hope this helps. Thank you and take care.
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