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Can Occasional Smoking Be The Cause Of Increased Heart Rate And Severe Discomfort?

hi doc,

my age is 26

even for a small bad situation, my heart beat is going very high..

im getting afraid of very small things.. heart beat is raising high..

i know that the issue is very small and it dont harm me but i dont why this is going like this..

im feeling very uncomfortable at that time.



i smoke but not a chain smoker (will have around 20 cigerettes per week)

i drink once or twice in a week..



pls suggest me what to do
Fri, 17 Jan 2014
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Hi,

You seem to be suffering from excessive anxiety. The raised heart beat is also due to anxiety. These symptoms do not appear to be due to smoking. In my opinion, you are either of an anxious nature or are suffering from an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders can be treated with medications like SSRIs (sertraline, escitalopram etc). You can also practice relaxation exercises for added benefit. Try to quit smoking or at least cut down as much as possible. Smoking will just add to your problems.

Best wishes.
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Can Occasional Smoking Be The Cause Of Increased Heart Rate And Severe Discomfort?

Hi, You seem to be suffering from excessive anxiety. The raised heart beat is also due to anxiety. These symptoms do not appear to be due to smoking. In my opinion, you are either of an anxious nature or are suffering from an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders can be treated with medications like SSRIs (sertraline, escitalopram etc). You can also practice relaxation exercises for added benefit. Try to quit smoking or at least cut down as much as possible. Smoking will just add to your problems. Best wishes.