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What Causes High Heart Rate, Dizziness, Swelling In Brain?

I have a high heart rate and normal blood pressure. (124/79) I am overweight and am prone to dizzy episodes, especially when i lay down or if I get up too fast. My Dr. said don't worry about it but I don't think that is right. I have swelling behind my eyes but my MRi showed swelling on the brain and am on waiting list for neurologist for 4 years now. I am soon to be 35 and am afraid of heart attack and stroke. What should I do?
Thu, 16 Jun 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, you should definitely rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) and other heart diseases first.
Your symptoms like rapid heart rate, dizziness etc are commonly seen with arrhythmia.
So consult cardiologist and get done
1. Blood pressure monitoring
2. Ecg
3. 2d echo
4. Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases.
Sometimes, obesity itself can cause similar symptoms.
So loose weight and stay fit and healthy.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes High Heart Rate, Dizziness, Swelling In Brain?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, you should definitely rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) and other heart diseases first. Your symptoms like rapid heart rate, dizziness etc are commonly seen with arrhythmia. So consult cardiologist and get done 1. Blood pressure monitoring 2. Ecg 3. 2d echo 4. Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ecg). If all these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia or other heart diseases. Sometimes, obesity itself can cause similar symptoms. So loose weight and stay fit and healthy. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.