Increase In Resting Heart Rate. Cause?

Posted on Thu, 3 Jan 2013

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Question : my pulse at rest is 106 what that could be

Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (31 minutes later)

Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.Ratnakar Kini and I am pleased to answer your query.

Increased pulse rate could be due to many reasons -
1. Heart disease
2. A low hemoglobin level
3. Fever
4. Side effect of certain medications
5. Overactive thyroid
6. Electrolyte imbalance
7. Increased physical activity

If it is persistently high, get an EKG done for evaluation.

I hope that answers your question.
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Regards,
Dr.Ratnakar Kini

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