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I get anxious when my heart rate becomes fast. Kindly help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 37-year-old female and have been experiencing episodes of fast heart rate for the past four weeks. It happens suddenly, and my heart rate goes up to 165 beats per minute. I have consulted my doctor twice, but he thinks it is anxiety and gave me the tablet Propranolol 80 mg and a... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please stay positive as everything will be alright. An electrocardiogram (ECG) and a Holter monitor test are better than an echocardiogram to diagnose dangerous heart arrhythmias. I suggest you undergo a 24 hour Holter monitor test to know about your arrhythmias. You... Read Full »
My father is advised medication though his BP is normal. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, My father is 66 years old, has hypertension since past 25 years, is on Olmark A 40 and hypothyroidism since past six years and taking Thyronorm 50 mcg. Recently, diagnosed with atrial fibrillation with controlled rate. He is taking Acitrom 3 mg now, his blood pressure is 120/80 mm of H... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Firstly, his INR (international normalized ratio) is not in range. It should be between 2 to 3. So, his Acitrom (Acenocoumarol) dose should be increased to 3 and 4 mg on alternate days (3 mg on one and 4 mg on the next day) and get his INR checked after one week.... Read Full »
How to cure severe chest pain and high heart rate naturally?
Query: Hello doctor, I am a 23-year-old female with a height of 5 feet 3 inches and a weight of 110 pounds. I am not taking any medicine. I am having chest pain for a month and high heart rate, which is very painful in the night. I had an EKG which showed tachycardia. Can you please tell me what medicines ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. A high heart rate in itself is nothing. It can be due to one of the many reasons. It can be starting right from inside the heart from the electrical system that causes the mechanical movements (pumping) of the heart. The thyroid gland is also responsible for a high he... Read Full »
I have increased heart beat and hypothyroid. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor, My wife sometimes has a high heart beat more than 200 times in a minute. Gone through ECG and Holter test, but could not find why it is happening. She is 40 and hypothyroid patient and taking Thyroxine 50 mg. Please suggest any treatment for that. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Please show me ECG (electrocardiogram) and Holter so that I may diagnose what is rhythm, and prescribe management plan. She is taking Thyroxine which may also cause sometimes fast heart rate. Do thyroid profile, if not done recently, and send me results. Finally, try... Read Full »
My heart rate slows down to 63 bpm with anti-anxiety medication. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have had really bad anxiety lately and never check my heart rate and decided to check it. It was only about 63 beats per minute, but it was around 90 the last time I checked. I have recently been put on Pantoprazole and an extra blood pressure pill for anxiety. I would say I am very ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. A normal pulse rate is anything between 60 to 90 beats per minute. So 63 beats per minute is not bad. I am slightly worried about your weight. The chest pain you are having might be angina. I strongly advise you to do an echo, chest x-ray, ... Read Full »
My heart rate is fluctuating within minutes. Why?
Query: Hello doctor,I am 28 years old. Recently, I had checked ECG thrice, and it was normal with sinus rhythm. I always have negative thoughts and worry about it. When I first checked, my heart rate was 83 BPM, the second time, it was 68 BPM, and the third time, it was 95 BPM. I had seen in a web video th... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Let me read your query patiently and reply to you in a short time. Do not worry. You are healthy and fine. I hope this helps. Thanks. Read Full »
I am on Labetalol for high BP and my heart rate is quite low. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have high blood pressure and I take Labetalol 200 mg once a day. I was started on this before eight months after my daughter was born. I notice now while monitoring my blood pressure that my heart rate is very low like 53 bpm. Should I be concerned? Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your pulse rate at 53 bpm is slightly low but not too low to cause any concern. It can be of concern when it becomes lower and presents with symptoms such as lightheadedness or fainting. In case you develop these symptoms please contact the physician that prescribed ... Read Full »
My heart rate rapidly increases after ejaculation. Why so?
Query: Hello doctor,I am a 17-year-old male facing a problem related to ejaculation after masturbation. My heart rate becomes fast and I always feel anxious. It all started when I started taking sinus medication pills. Also, after ejaculation, I have a tingling sensation in my reproductive organs for about... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I went through your query. It seems like you are experiencing a post-ejaculation response that includes increased heart rate, anxiety, and tingling sensations. This could be due to a combination of factors, and the Telfast (antihistamine) sinus medication might have... Read Full »
My heart rate greatly varies during rest and exertion. Why?
Query: Hello doctor, I have no previous history of heart issues. I am 28 years old, and for the last seven days, my heart rate has been sporadically up and down within seconds. When I am resting, it is in the low 80's or even 70 beats per minute. The minute I move, it can jump to 90 or 100 beats per minut... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. It is a normal heart rate at rest and goes up on exertion. Chest pain may be due to muscular cause or chest infection. Detailed history and physical examination are required to make a diagnosis. For shortnes... Read Full »
Can I take Hawthorn to control fast heartbeat after angioplasty?
Query: Hello doctor, I have undergone angioplasty (2 stents) before four months. The doctor prescribed Clopitab 75 in the morning and Metoprolol 25 mg in night. I am having a fast heartbeat of 84 to 100 beats per minute. Can I take Hawthorn or Motherwort or Valerian? What should be the dosage and where wi... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have ischemic heart disease so your heart rate should be kept low as much as possible to prevent from further deterioration. For this purpose, you are taking Metoprolol 25 mg one time daily still your heart rate is high. Moreover, you are asking about some herbs ... Read Full »