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My Child's Heart Beats Quite Rapid. Is This Normal ?

my child s heart beats quite rapidly during the day and when he is asleep, he is 6yrs of age, is this normal?
Fri, 11 Feb 2011
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how fast is it beating?is this a new finding or is it always been there. normally children have a higher heart rate when compared to adults but it should usually reduce when they are asleep but if your child is otherwise well, plays around well & doesnot get tired very easily or doesnot get breathless easily, you neednot worry a lot. but if any of these problems are noticed, please get him evaluated, he might need a cardiac evaluation.
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My Child's Heart Beats Quite Rapid. Is This Normal ?

how fast is it beating?is this a new finding or is it always been there. normally children have a higher heart rate when compared to adults but it should usually reduce when they are asleep but if your child is otherwise well, plays around well & doesnot get tired very easily or doesnot get breathless easily, you neednot worry a lot. but if any of these problems are noticed, please get him evaluated, he might need a cardiac evaluation.