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Is Resting Pulse Rate Of 106 A Cause For Concern?

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Posted on Mon, 8 Aug 2016
Question: Is a reating pulse rate of 106 serious in a 78 year-old male?
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (27 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
If for short time its fine if it dtays above 100 for days then problem.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Muhammd Ahmad, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem.

This pulse rate is not dangerous if its for a while but yes if one has a sustained pulse rate above 100 beats a minute then this needs to be checked.

Normally there can be a few reasons.
1) Anxiety.
2) Pain.
3) fever.
4) anemia.
5) Dehydration.
6) Fear.
7) Anger.
8) Hyperthyroidism
9) any stimulant like caffeine etc.


In short i would day if thats for a short time and reason is one of the above mentioned then correct the correctable ones. but if it is sustained for a long time then you need to look into it.




I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask,otherwise close the discussion and rate it.

Regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
General and Family Physician.
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Is Resting Pulse Rate Of 106 A Cause For Concern?

Brief Answer: If for short time its fine if it dtays above 100 for days then problem. Detailed Answer: Hello, Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Muhammd Ahmad, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem. This pulse rate is not dangerous if its for a while but yes if one has a sustained pulse rate above 100 beats a minute then this needs to be checked. Normally there can be a few reasons. 1) Anxiety. 2) Pain. 3) fever. 4) anemia. 5) Dehydration. 6) Fear. 7) Anger. 8) Hyperthyroidism 9) any stimulant like caffeine etc. In short i would day if thats for a short time and reason is one of the above mentioned then correct the correctable ones. but if it is sustained for a long time then you need to look into it. I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask,otherwise close the discussion and rate it. Regards. Dr.Muhammad Ahmad. General and Family Physician.