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What Causes Faster Heart Beat, Headaches, Anxiety And Depression?
Hi My mother is experiencing irregular fast hear beats. Associated with a headache. She feels weak, just getting up to use the restroom tires her out. She has never had a heart attack and has never had any medical problems. She is suffering from Anxiety and depression do to loosing my father two months ago. Can this be a concern should we take her in to get checked? She does not complain of chest pain. She has had irregular blood pressures it goes high and then drops low. She is 65 years old. Can you advise
Fri, 15 Apr 2016
Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely take her to the doctor, preferably psychiatrist.
Loss of family member gives huge psychological trauma. Your mother is also experiencing the same trauma.
This can cause stress, anxiety, depression, panic disorder etc.
And all these can cause palpitations, irregular heart beats, fluctuations in blood pressure etc.
So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
Try to encourage and motivate her through psychological support.
She may need some anxiolytic and antidepressants.
Don't worry, with proper treatment, she will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, you should definitely take her to the doctor, preferably psychiatrist.
Loss of family member gives huge psychological trauma. Your mother is also experiencing the same trauma.
This can cause stress, anxiety, depression, panic disorder etc.
And all these can cause palpitations, irregular heart beats, fluctuations in blood pressure etc.
So better to consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions.
Try to encourage and motivate her through psychological support.
She may need some anxiolytic and antidepressants.
Don't worry, with proper treatment, she will be alright.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wishing good health to your mother. Thanks.
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