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What Causes Supraventricular Tachycardia?

I occasionally get Supraventricular tachycardia and took a red bull last night about 2h before bed as I have a big job interview coming up tomorrow and have lots of preparation to do. I was also found to have hypertension about a year ago, mostly work stress induced but I decided to go down the exercise route rather than medication. Last night before bed and after the red bull I felt like I was having an SVT episode where I felty breathin seemed strange but didn't feel any tachycardia. Still feel a bit strange this morning but pulse seems strong and regular. Do you think I need to get this checked out as a matter of urgency?
Fri, 11 Nov 2016
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Hi Dear Xxx! I have gone through your question and I understand your concern.

The symptoms that you prescribe may be caused by red bull and your stress combined together .
Red bull as an energy drink has a lot of caffeine and other ingredient that effect you nervous system : fast and strong heart beat( tachycardia, palpitations ), anxiety and panic attacks ( associated with the breathing problem ) dizzy , frequent urination ect. It's normal to feel strange after this episode , within 24 h you will be back to normal , it's not urgent.
I suggest to reduce any kind of energy drink, caffeine and stress.
Monitor your blood pressure 3 times a day for 1week to see if you have any high blood pressure . Drink plenty of water.
If your blood pressure is high and if you have any chest pain or breathing problem ask an appointment with your local doctor .

Wish these help .
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What Causes Supraventricular Tachycardia?

Hi Dear Xxx! I have gone through your question and I understand your concern. The symptoms that you prescribe may be caused by red bull and your stress combined together . Red bull as an energy drink has a lot of caffeine and other ingredient that effect you nervous system : fast and strong heart beat( tachycardia, palpitations ), anxiety and panic attacks ( associated with the breathing problem ) dizzy , frequent urination ect. It s normal to feel strange after this episode , within 24 h you will be back to normal , it s not urgent. I suggest to reduce any kind of energy drink, caffeine and stress. Monitor your blood pressure 3 times a day for 1week to see if you have any high blood pressure . Drink plenty of water. If your blood pressure is high and if you have any chest pain or breathing problem ask an appointment with your local doctor . Wish these help . Thank you for using HCM.