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6 Years Son Has A Heart Rate Of 114. Is This A Dangerous Level Or Normal?
Hi. My six year old son has a virus which has been passed several times in our family. I have noticed his heart rate is 114. Is this a dangerous level or normal?
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Fri, 27 Aug 2010
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hello,
your son has tachycardia which is common during a fever or an infection.
i would advise you to consult your physician in case the symptoms worsen or if the heart rate goes up even more.
get a complete immunisation of your son as per his age done.
i hope i have answered your query.
take care
your son has tachycardia which is common during a fever or an infection.
i would advise you to consult your physician in case the symptoms worsen or if the heart rate goes up even more.
get a complete immunisation of your son as per his age done.
i hope i have answered your query.
take care
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