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What Causes Increased Heart Rate?
Question: I have been having a lot of problems lately. but most recently I have noticed that my heart rate is high even when I'm doing nothing. for instance not even 30 mins ago I was laying on the couch watching a movie and felt Strange so I measured my heart rate and it was 102! and I have been having a lot of trouble catching my breath and difficulty breathing in general and can't seem to catch a deep satisfying breath and am constantly yawning and fatigued . please help me
Brief Answer:
You have panic attack
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help you in this query.
I think, you have panic attack. In panic attack, patients have sudden onset of increase heart rate, difficulty in breathing, chest pain etc. It happens due to some unconscious anxiety or tension. It look like cardiac disorder, but it is related to psychological disorder. It can occur any time and any where. So, just relax and consult a psychiatrist for proper diagnosis with treatment. You need few antidepressant with low dose benzodiazepine that would help to control further attack.
You can also try some relaxation exercise like JPMR or deep breathing exercise. For that, you have to consult a psychologist.
If you have more query, you can ask.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist
You have panic attack
Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for using healthcare magic. I, Dr Abhishek Kapoor, would help you in this query.
I think, you have panic attack. In panic attack, patients have sudden onset of increase heart rate, difficulty in breathing, chest pain etc. It happens due to some unconscious anxiety or tension. It look like cardiac disorder, but it is related to psychological disorder. It can occur any time and any where. So, just relax and consult a psychiatrist for proper diagnosis with treatment. You need few antidepressant with low dose benzodiazepine that would help to control further attack.
You can also try some relaxation exercise like JPMR or deep breathing exercise. For that, you have to consult a psychologist.
If you have more query, you can ask.
Regards
Dr. Abhishek Kapoor
Psychiatrist
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