What Causes Fast Heart Beat Along With Shivering At Night?

Posted on Thu, 20 Oct 2016

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Thu, 20 Oct 2016 Answered on

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Question : Doctor i am having fast heart beat at shivering in night suddenly yesterday i went to motion and then i came to sleep i coulnt able to sleep because my heart races fast what could be my problem i am just 22 yrs i am so afraid do i need medical advice

Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Might be due to stress , visit physician for cardiovascular examination

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome
I have gone through your query.
If you are stressed or anxious this can happen.

I would suggest you to observe, of this is repeated, visit physician for cardiovascular examination and basic investigation like ECG.
If it is normal, I don't think you should be worried.
Hope this helps
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. REMY KOSHY

Follow up: Dr. Harish Naik (7 minutes later)

Dr this my fifth time i am getting this like first i will get only at night but i am getting in morning also

Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (6 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
See physician to rule out CVS issue

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome
As said earlier you should see physician for examination and investigation to rule out any CVS issue.
Kind do not ignore, see physician.
Take care

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Nagamani Ng

Follow up: Dr. Harish Naik (4 hours later)

Dr i took my ECG report it is showing abornomal R wave progression, early transition qrs area ›0 in v2 also they have given it is an unconfirmed diagnosis so can you please tell me what it is

Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Holter monitoring will be good option

Detailed Answer:
Hi
If your ECG is inconclusive, I would suggest you to speak with consultant and may enquire for the need of Holter monitoring. It is an method to monitor the heart rhythm for sustained period.
Hope this helps
Take care

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