What Causes Sleeplessness, Fast Heart Beat And Tiredness?

Posted on Fri, 26 Jun 2015

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Question : I had a hard time falling asleep last night. kept waking up to racing heart. but when I finally did, it was an amazing comfortable sleep. I fell asleep late and woke up early. today I feel weak and tired physically but not mentally. my swallowing water is strange. my sugar is at 91 now and my heart rate is 88. I had a veggie egg white croissant and donut at 9am and am oversight but have recently lost 50lbs and was just told I'm a little anemic (I have been fixing that issue)

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (6 hours later)

Brief Answer:
nothing to worry,such thing happens occasionally

Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXXX

Thanks for writing to us.

Occasional sleep disturbance is not a disorder. Sometime due to stress (work or physical) person feels difficulty in getting sleep. Inadequate sleep may lead to weakness and fatigue. Your sugar and heart rate are absolutely fine.
You have lost weight recently as well as anaemic, these are also responsible factors for weakness.

From your narration it seems that you do not have any physical problem.
''my swallowing water is strange''- please clarify this sentence.

Please ask your question/concern clearly that what do you want to know.

I will be happy to help fuehrer.

Regards,
Dr.Chintan Solanki.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (3 minutes later)

I think I might just be nervous but when I served myself a glass of water it didn't feel like a natural gulp. It felt like I didn't know how to swallow. I'm sorry if it sounds crazy

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
during nervousness it can happen

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for clarification. No need to sorry at all.

It is absolutely fine. During nervousness such odd feelings can occur. But it is not long lasting. Take deep slow breathing. Inhale for 3 seconds, keep breath in for 3 seconds and exhale for 3 seconds. Do it for 10-15 minutes. You will feel relax.

If any specific reason for nervousness which you feel is difficult to deal you can let me know.

Take care.

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

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (57 minutes later)

thank you :)

Answered by Dr. Dr. Chintan Solanki (3 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
wish you good health

Detailed Answer:
Dear XXXXXXX
If still any query there, I will be happy to answer. If not, you can close the discussion and if feasible give your feedback and rating so I can improve my service. In future you can contact me directly on this site if you wish with this link:
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by clicking on 'Ask me a question' on same page.

Wish you good health and best luck.

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