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Suggest Treatment For Tachycardia In A 4 Year Old

I think my 4 year old has tachycardia. When it happens he tells me he feels his heartbeat which im assuming is palpitations.You can physically see his heartbeating rapidly in hus neck and he will say he needs to lay down. Is thus something I should be concerned about?
posted on Tue, 30 Aug 2016
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Hello,

Usually, children will more heart rate tan adult. But your son himself feeling his palpitation and difficult. Better go to your doctor and have cardio check up for any congenital heart disease.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr C.ELANCHEZHIAN, General & Family Physician
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Suggest Treatment For Tachycardia In A 4 Year Old

Hello, Usually, children will more heart rate tan adult. But your son himself feeling his palpitation and difficult. Better go to your doctor and have cardio check up for any congenital heart disease. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr C.ELANCHEZHIAN, General & Family Physician