Is A Resting Heart Beat Of 60 Normal When Suffering From Fever?

Posted on Mon, 26 Jan 2015

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Question : Hi, I have arresting heart beat of about 60 Bpm. What is the Bpm during fever? Is it much higher? I am male and 40 years old. I have had a virus and taking a long time to recover, 3 weeks +

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Considerations.

Detailed Answer:
hello.

thanks for the query. we usually see the heart rate increase by 10 beats per minute for every degree of fever above normal temperature.

I hope this has been helpful.

dr halamaga

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Robert Galamaga (5 minutes later)

Thank you. For eg now my heart rate is 54. If i had a fever this would be higher yes? Does fever come and go? Or is it consistent?

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
hello again.

Fever typically comes and goes especially if you use medication such as Tylenol. i would expect a higher heart rate yes if you had a fever.

I hope you feel better soon.

sincerely,

dr Galamaga

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Robert Galamaga (5 minutes later)

Thank you. Is it normal to take nearly 3 weeks ro recover from a virus or flu?

Answered by Dr. Robert Galamaga (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
this is longer than one would expect.

I think it'd be a good idea for you to see your doctor for a good physical exam to see what's going on.

dr XXXXXXX

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar