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What Causes Shaky Hands And Rapid Heart Beat When I Am Nervous?
Question: I have a shaky hands and also my heart race faster which i can feel also some kind of pain on the left side of the chest. I had a shaky hands for almost 15 years now but heart racing has just started. I am unable to concentrate. I am used to smking and alcohol. These conditions use to happen whenever i use to be nervous or angry but now a days its remains constant, even my head starts to shake whenever i am angry and confronting somebody. Please suggest i am too depressed with this condition.
Brief Answer:
Suggestive of anxiety neurosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms and would like to reassure you that there is no need to worry.
The most likely diagnosis is anxiety neurosis.
You would improve with medications such as clonazepam.
In addition, meditation and relaxation techniques would also help.
You can get a thyroid function tests, if not already done.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
Suggestive of anxiety neurosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for posting your query.
I have noted your symptoms and would like to reassure you that there is no need to worry.
The most likely diagnosis is anxiety neurosis.
You would improve with medications such as clonazepam.
In addition, meditation and relaxation techniques would also help.
You can get a thyroid function tests, if not already done.
I hope my reply has helped you.
I would be pleased to answer, if you have any follow up queries or if you require any further information.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, Hyderabad,
For DIRECT QUERY to me: http://bit.ly/Dr-Sudhir-kumar
My blog: http://bestneurodoctor.blogspot.com/
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Dear Dr,
Is it safe for me take the medication prescribed by you, also from few day i wake up with troat problem. Do i need to consult some cardiologist as well.
Apart from Thyroid function test do i need to undergo any other test and also how long would it take for the situation to be normal.
Please advice
Regards
Is it safe for me take the medication prescribed by you, also from few day i wake up with troat problem. Do i need to consult some cardiologist as well.
Apart from Thyroid function test do i need to undergo any other test and also how long would it take for the situation to be normal.
Please advice
Regards
Brief Answer:
You can safely take the medicine.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
You can safely take the medicine I advised.
Even though it is unlikely that you have a cardiac problem, it may be useful to have a check up with cardiologist.
No other tests are required now.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
You can safely take the medicine.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
You can safely take the medicine I advised.
Even though it is unlikely that you have a cardiac problem, it may be useful to have a check up with cardiologist.
No other tests are required now.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM (Neurology)
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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