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What Causes Rapid Heart Rate With Heavy And Tingly Arms?

For the past two days I have been experiencing rapid heart rate and both my arms feel heavy and tingly. I was unable to sleep last night because of what I am feeling. I am 40 years old and in general good health. I don t know if I should see a doctor or wait it out. What am I experiencing?
Tue, 2 Feb 2016
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Dear,
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. You should consult a doctor though the present symptoms seems to be panic related. Rapid heart beat is called tachycardia. Tachycardia is caused by something that disrupts the normal electrical impulses that control the rate of your heart's pumping action. Many things can cause or contribute to problems with the heart's electrical system. These factors include:

Damage to heart tissues from heart disease
Abnormal electrical pathways in the heart present at birth (congenital)
Disease or congenital abnormality of the heart
Anemia
Exercise
Sudden stress, such as fright
High blood pressure
Smoking
Fever
Drinking too much alcohol
Drinking too many caffeinated beverages
Medication side effects
Abuse of recreational drugs, such as cocaine
Imbalance of electrolytes, mineral-related substances necessary for conducting electrical impulses
Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism)

Therefore, you should consult a physician and get yourself checked.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible.

Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome.
Good luck. Take care.
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What Causes Rapid Heart Rate With Heavy And Tingly Arms?

Dear, Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. You should consult a doctor though the present symptoms seems to be panic related. Rapid heart beat is called tachycardia. Tachycardia is caused by something that disrupts the normal electrical impulses that control the rate of your heart s pumping action. Many things can cause or contribute to problems with the heart s electrical system. These factors include: Damage to heart tissues from heart disease Abnormal electrical pathways in the heart present at birth (congenital) Disease or congenital abnormality of the heart Anemia Exercise Sudden stress, such as fright High blood pressure Smoking Fever Drinking too much alcohol Drinking too many caffeinated beverages Medication side effects Abuse of recreational drugs, such as cocaine Imbalance of electrolytes, mineral-related substances necessary for conducting electrical impulses Overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism) Therefore, you should consult a physician and get yourself checked. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute detail possible. Hope this answers your query. Further clarifications are welcome. Good luck. Take care.