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What Causes Heart Palpitations After Masturbation?
Question: I am 63 and I started to feeling sick after masturbating around 4 days ago. I have palpitations, my blood pressure get high, I feel a little dizzy and a bit of short breath. I have a wife and we have a normal relationship, I don't consider myself a pervert, I masturbate 3 or 4 times a week. I heard very often that masturbation can be healthy but I think that maybe I should stop because my age. Please advise.
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to the physical effort.
You should know that it is quite normal for blood pressure to get high after masturbation or sexual activity.
But, as you are not feeling OK, I would recommend reduce the frequency of masturbating, because these spikes in blood pressure can cause harm to your blood vessels.
Performing a lot of physical activity (walking, recreational sports, etc.) and reducing salt intake will help normalize your blood pressure even during these episodes.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Regarding your concern, I would explain that your symptoms seem to be related to the physical effort.
You should know that it is quite normal for blood pressure to get high after masturbation or sexual activity.
But, as you are not feeling OK, I would recommend reduce the frequency of masturbating, because these spikes in blood pressure can cause harm to your blood vessels.
Performing a lot of physical activity (walking, recreational sports, etc.) and reducing salt intake will help normalize your blood pressure even during these episodes.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you so much for your answer.
Brief Answer:
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
I am glad to have been helpful to you !
Best wishes ,
Dr. Iliri
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
I am glad to have been helpful to you !
Best wishes ,
Dr. Iliri
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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