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What Causes Heart Palpitations During Night In Females?

I have been experiencing rapid heart beat only at night....I am not sure if I am just anxious before I go to sleep or what the issue is. It only occurs about an hour before I go to sleep at night. I am a 36 year old female with nk medical issues. I am 60 inches in height with a weight of 128 lbs. thank you in advance
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HI, thanks for using healthcare magic

Heart related medical illnesses would normally cause an increase in heart beat during activity when the heart has to work the most.

During periods of rest, the heart is not working as much so palpitations that occur during this time are likely related to other causes such anemia or anxiety or thyroid disease.

Blood tests to check thyroid hormone levels and also your blood count (complete blood count) would be able to check for the possibility of thyroid disease and anemia.

If these are normal then anxiety may be the likely cause.

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What Causes Heart Palpitations During Night In Females?

HI, thanks for using healthcare magic Heart related medical illnesses would normally cause an increase in heart beat during activity when the heart has to work the most. During periods of rest, the heart is not working as much so palpitations that occur during this time are likely related to other causes such anemia or anxiety or thyroid disease. Blood tests to check thyroid hormone levels and also your blood count (complete blood count) would be able to check for the possibility of thyroid disease and anemia. If these are normal then anxiety may be the likely cause. I hope this helps