What Is The Effect Of Crying On The Heart?

Posted on Sun, 5 Apr 2015

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Sun, 5 Apr 2015 Answered on

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Question : Can crying effect your heart?

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (4 minutes later)

Hello!
No , it does not affect the heart. It just can cause tachycardia and extrasystola. Nothing to worry about.
Best wishes

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

Follow up: Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (9 minutes later)

I just mean like sometimes when i cry really bad it stops me from breathing abit plus my heart pounds alot too

Answered by Dr. Rakesh Madhyastha (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Normal response

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for the query

Crying does affect the heart in the following ways

1. It increases blood pressure
2. Makes heart beat faster, making your heart pound
3. Crying for longer duration does make you take longer breaths and occasionally missed breathing

I hope I was of help, if you have any further queries please get back to me

Regards

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