Suggest Remedy For Fluctuation In Heart Rate

Posted on Tue, 13 Jan 2015

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Tue, 13 Jan 2015 Answered on

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Question : I'm 72. 5'2", 170 lbs. I ate four muffins. I know. Stupid. They just came out of the oven. Laid on couch to watch TV. Heartbeat was 154 and irregular. Five minutes later, it's down to 139. Do I just keep moving?

Answered by Dr. Prakash H Muddegowda (16 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Mild movement is okay.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for asking.
I am Dr. Prakash HM and I will be answering your query.
Based on your query, my opinion is as follows:

1. Moving around can be mild. Do not move rapidly.
2. Advisable to relax.

Heart rate more likely due to stress and anxiety.

It will come down.

Hope it helps.
Any further queries, happy to help again.
Dr. Prakash HM

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