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What Causes Fast Heart Rate?
Question: Bp121/71 heart rate 108 no fever bodyaches
Brief Answer:
Tachycardia, cause to be determined
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM
You have a fast heart rate.
Normal is upto 100 though most people have about 70/minute.
There can be several causes other than heart disease that can produce this like anemia, thyrotoxicosis or even anxiety.
Do get back to me with more information, to be able to give an opinion on the cause.
Dr Noble Zachariah
Tachycardia, cause to be determined
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome to HCM
You have a fast heart rate.
Normal is upto 100 though most people have about 70/minute.
There can be several causes other than heart disease that can produce this like anemia, thyrotoxicosis or even anxiety.
Do get back to me with more information, to be able to give an opinion on the cause.
Dr Noble Zachariah
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Feels like flu should I go to the er
Brief Answer:
May be a good idea.
Detailed Answer:
Flu usually does not increase the heart rate and you have no fever.
If you go to the ER, they would be able to find out the cause of your tachycardia.
I shall be happy to follow up with you, if you require me.
Wish you a good day and good health
May be a good idea.
Detailed Answer:
Flu usually does not increase the heart rate and you have no fever.
If you go to the ER, they would be able to find out the cause of your tachycardia.
I shall be happy to follow up with you, if you require me.
Wish you a good day and good health
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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