Is Resting Pulse Rate Of 106 A Cause For Concern?

Posted on Sun, 10 Jul 2016

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Question : Is a reating pulse rate of 106 serious in a 78 year-old male?

Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ahmad (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
If for short time its fine if it dtays above 100 for days then problem.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

Thanks for writing to Health Care Magic, I am Dr Muhammd Ahmad, I have closely read your question and I understand your concerns, I will hereby guide you regarding your health related problem.

This pulse rate is not dangerous if its for a while but yes if one has a sustained pulse rate above 100 beats a minute then this needs to be checked.

Normally there can be a few reasons.
1) Anxiety.
2) Pain.
3) fever.
4) anemia.
5) Dehydration.
6) Fear.
7) Anger.
8) Hyperthyroidism
9) any stimulant like caffeine etc.

In short i would day if thats for a short time and reason is one of the above mentioned then correct the correctable ones. but if it is sustained for a long time then you need to look into it.

I hope this answered your question, if you have more feel free to ask,otherwise close the discussion and rate it.

Regards.

Dr.Muhammad Ahmad.
General and Family Physician.

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