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What Causes Elevated Heart Rate While Suffering From Anxiety?

Doctor my heart rate is constantly above 100 I m an anxiety sufferer .I have all tests done ekg , echo and blood / thyroid but all came nevative . I also get a few ectopics Im only 16 year old and I keep freaking out at my heart rate. My bp is normal No dizziness just anxiety .What might be the cause?
Tue, 1 Aug 2017
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Hello and welcome to HCM.
Thanks for putting your query over here.
Its good you have all the tests negative.Yes,your tachycardia is because of anxiety which can be managed.
If I was your treating doctor,I would recommend,
-Practicing regular yoga,medication,mind relaxation techniques and breathing exercises.
-You may visit Psychologist for behaviour therapy.
-You need not freak out at your heart rate.You directly dont have any symptom.If you keep on checking your heart rate fearing why it is high,it leads to more anxiety.Instead engage your mind in some hobby,sports,music that will relax your mind.
-Certain medications like metoprolol are used in anxiety related tachcardia.(prescription drug)
You need to visit physician if you start getting dizziness,headache,sweating.
Hope this information helps.
All the best and thanks.
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What Causes Elevated Heart Rate While Suffering From Anxiety?

Hello and welcome to HCM. Thanks for putting your query over here. Its good you have all the tests negative.Yes,your tachycardia is because of anxiety which can be managed. If I was your treating doctor,I would recommend, -Practicing regular yoga,medication,mind relaxation techniques and breathing exercises. -You may visit Psychologist for behaviour therapy. -You need not freak out at your heart rate.You directly dont have any symptom.If you keep on checking your heart rate fearing why it is high,it leads to more anxiety.Instead engage your mind in some hobby,sports,music that will relax your mind. -Certain medications like metoprolol are used in anxiety related tachcardia.(prescription drug) You need to visit physician if you start getting dizziness,headache,sweating. Hope this information helps. All the best and thanks.