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What Causes Rapid Heartbeat And Shaking?

Hello, Im a worried mom. I have a 15 year old boy that woke up two weeks ago to use the restroom in the middle of the night and suddenly his heart began beating very rapidly,he also started hearing voices as he tried to go back to sleep and he was shaking as if he was very nervous and scared. This happened twice many years ago, when he was about 10yrs.old. Except, that back then, he woke up startled, nauciated, and wouldn't speak he just looked very frightened like in shock and aslo very shaky. This time he did speak and seemed more alert of what was happening. Can you please, tell me what you think may be the cause of what happened to my son? He is 15,weights about 129 and he is 5'4. Asthmatic but otherwise healthy,smart, active and normal.
Mon, 16 Apr 2018
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Hello,

I would like to tell you cardiac asthma can sometimes lead to rapid heart rate but can be having another causes as well.

Cardiac arrhythmia , neurological disorder or anxiety can be the cause for rapid heart rate. To exclude underlying disorders, kindly get an ECG, Echocardiography and Neurological consultation done.

Please try to take an ECG during symptoms if possible that may help further in treatment.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhanu Partap
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What Causes Rapid Heartbeat And Shaking?

Hello, I would like to tell you cardiac asthma can sometimes lead to rapid heart rate but can be having another causes as well. Cardiac arrhythmia , neurological disorder or anxiety can be the cause for rapid heart rate. To exclude underlying disorders, kindly get an ECG, Echocardiography and Neurological consultation done. Please try to take an ECG during symptoms if possible that may help further in treatment. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhanu Partap