Patient's Query
Hello doctor,
I suffer from anxiety, and it is always centered around my heart. Can my heart rate become so high during anxiety or panic that I cannot calm it down?
Hello,
Welcome to icliniq.com.
Anxiety can cause both a normal increase in heart rate and abnormally fast rhythms (known as automatic tachycardia). While the normal increase (sinus tachycardia) can be managed by treating anxiety, the abnormal rhythms may require medication or electrophysiological intervention to regulate. I would also suggest a thyroid function test to rule out any dysfunction of the thyroid gland, which may also cause elevated heart rates.
I hope this helps you.
Thank you.
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Answered byDr. Vivek S Narayan Pillai
Medically reviewed byDr. K. Shobana
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