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What Causes Racing Heart Post Alcohol Consumption And Smoking?

Hello, I am a 19 year old female and I have been smoking and drinking for about 3 years now. Nothing has been wrong with me. But one day i woke up after a night of heavy drinking and my heart rate was racing up to 130-140 bpm. It came to a point where i was feelong dizzy and almost fainted. This only happened once about 5 months ago. However, every time I drink alcohol, my heart rate rises up to 120 bpm and I cant sleep because it makes me feel unclmfortable. Also, when i smoke a ciggarete after a night of drinking i also feel my heart racing and i cant even finish my ciggarette. This never used to happen to me before. Thi started about 6-7 months ago. Thnak you
Wed, 10 Aug 2016
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Common causes of tachycardia include: strong emotional responses, such as fear, stress or anxiety, strenuous exercise, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, fever, and some drugs. Sometimes, tachycardia signifies a serious health problem, such as an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), abnormal heart rhythm (cardiac arrhythmia) or anemia.
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1.     Take rest and avoid all sorts of strenuous activity.
2.     Stop smoking, alcohol, coffee, and caffeinated beverages
3.     Alprazolam 0.25 mg per oral at bed time for 10 days
4.     Investigation –ECG
5.     Consult your doctor for further follow up
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What Causes Racing Heart Post Alcohol Consumption And Smoking?

Common causes of tachycardia include: strong emotional responses, such as fear, stress or anxiety, strenuous exercise, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, fever, and some drugs. Sometimes, tachycardia signifies a serious health problem, such as an overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism), abnormal heart rhythm (cardiac arrhythmia) or anemia. Advice 1. Take rest and avoid all sorts of strenuous activity. 2. Stop smoking, alcohol, coffee, and caffeinated beverages 3. Alprazolam 0.25 mg per oral at bed time for 10 days 4. Investigation –ECG 5. Consult your doctor for further follow up Thanks