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What Causes Heart Palpitations And Slightly High Cholesterol?

I ve been having palpatations since Christmas time, my thyroid was off, I m on a different dose, however the palpatations have increased, they are almost constant. My cholestrol levels were not the best either at time of lab work, any idea what is causing the palpatations?
posted on Thu, 29 Jan 2015
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Hello,
Thanks for using HCM.
I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query.
I can understand your concern.
Thyroxin in dose more than required can cause palpitations.
There are other reasons like stress, anemia and some heart ailments.
Get yourself checked for all above.
Hope , this suggestion will help you.
Good luck
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What Causes Heart Palpitations And Slightly High Cholesterol?

Hello, Thanks for using HCM. I am Dr Rakesh Sharma answering your query. I can understand your concern. Thyroxin in dose more than required can cause palpitations. There are other reasons like stress, anemia and some heart ailments. Get yourself checked for all above. Hope , this suggestion will help you. Good luck