HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Is It Normal To Have A Resting Heart Rate Of 115 Bpm?

Is a resting heart rate of 115 bad? And also, my wife and I went to an e.r. a few days ago because she had some bad stomach pain and she is pregnant and these doctors wanted to prep her for surgery for her appendix without knowing for sure that was what was wrong with her, is that typical procedure?
Thu, 9 Jul 2015
Report Abuse
General & Family Physician,  's  Response
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

A resting heart rate of 115 is not normal. The normal range is 60 to 100. It can increase during activity or exercise.
During illness or fever, the heart rate would increase. It can also occur in response to some medications.

If your heart rate is this high then it would be best to see the doctor for assessment. This would normally include physical examination, ECG and blood tests (complete blood count and thyroid function test)

In terms of the surgery, if the pain was severe and located in the area where the appendicitis would present then surgery is done to confirm and treat.


I hope this helps
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
Is It Normal To Have A Resting Heart Rate Of 115 Bpm?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic A resting heart rate of 115 is not normal. The normal range is 60 to 100. It can increase during activity or exercise. During illness or fever, the heart rate would increase. It can also occur in response to some medications. If your heart rate is this high then it would be best to see the doctor for assessment. This would normally include physical examination, ECG and blood tests (complete blood count and thyroid function test) In terms of the surgery, if the pain was severe and located in the area where the appendicitis would present then surgery is done to confirm and treat. I hope this helps