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I suffer from anxiety. Can my heart rate go high with anxiety?
Query: Hello doctor, I suffer from anxiety and my anxiety is always centered on my heart. With anxiety or panic alone, can my heart rate go too high that I cannot calm it down? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Anxiety can cause both normal increase in heart rate as well as abnormally fast rhythms (known as automatic tachycardia). While the normal increase (sinus tachycardia) can be dealt with by treating anxiety, the abnormal rhythms may require drugs or electrophysiological... Read Full »
What causes constant awareness of heartbeat in a youngster?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 20-year-old male and I need you to tell me if it seems like I could have a heart rhythm problem. I have a constant awareness of my heartbeat, but my pulse is always normal, so my doctor attributes this to anxiety. I do not have a murmur and my doctor has always said my heart sou... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. The description of your symptoms is more like anxiety; however, the symptom of lightheadedness needs to be evaluated. You make sure you take an adequate amount of fluids at least one liter per day. Also, get your thyroid function tests done as hyperthyroidism is ofte... Read Full »