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Does Anxiety Cause Increased Heart Rate Of 100-120?
Question: My resting heart rate is between 100-120. It woke me up. I believe it may be anxiety since we are under a CAT 5 storm threat. Tried a warm shower to relax but still racing with ringing in my ears
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
After going through the details provided by you i would like to tell you that yes anxiety and stress are the most common cause of a racing heart.
But if your heart rate is constantly high then its advisable to get an ECG done to make sure there is no rhythm abnormality going on.
I hope this information will be helpful. May God Bless.
Warm Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
Please refer to the detailed answer below
Detailed Answer:
Hello
After going through the details provided by you i would like to tell you that yes anxiety and stress are the most common cause of a racing heart.
But if your heart rate is constantly high then its advisable to get an ECG done to make sure there is no rhythm abnormality going on.
I hope this information will be helpful. May God Bless.
Warm Regards
Dr Bhanu Partap
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