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What Causes Palpitations After Taking A Hot Bath?

I enjoy nice long hot baths to relax and to help with sore muscles. Lately I have been having rapid heartbeat when I get out (today 144). I had a pulmonary embolism last year and had rapid heartbeat leading up to it so am a bit paranoid about it. Supposedly my lungs are still full of clots although they say not to worry; the blood paths reroute. Should I be concerned about the tachycardia? It can get pretty high at other times as well.
Thu, 31 Aug 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
In my opinion, we should definitely rule out arrhythmia(rhythm disturbances in heart) for your recurrent tachycardia.
So get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of Ecg).
If these show arrhythmia then you will need anti arrhythmia drug. If these tests are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia.
Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms.
So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright.
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 Palpitations After Taking A Hot Bath?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. In my opinion, we should definitely rule out arrhythmia(rhythm disturbances in heart) for your recurrent tachycardia. So get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of Ecg). If these show arrhythmia then you will need anti arrhythmia drug. If these tests are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia. Sometimes, stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Don t worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.