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What Causes Rapid Heart Rate With Light Headedness And Fatigue?

Hello, my Dad says that his heart rate ramdomly speeds up, even without doing any physical activity. He gets light headed and gets close to passing out. He is going to get checked soon, but we are afraid it might be heart desease or just being old and overweight. Any input on what to expect or safety measures would be helpful.
posted on Sat, 20 May 2017
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Hi,
Thanks for the query. I understand your concern.
Palpitations from any cause apart from heart problem-can present as the same symptoms.He definitely needs detailed medical check up to locate cause
* Chest pain , jaw pain ( symptoms of heart attack ), breathlessness, short breath , light headedness nearing to passing out should be taken as an emergency & patient needs prompt treatment in such a time.
In such condition you should call 911 & seek immediate medical aid.

* The home care to reduce the symptoms & prevent adverse symptoms till you can take for detailed expert check up to confirm the cause & specific management are-
- To avoid the stimulants like coffee, alcohol or cold medication.
- Drink sufficient water, green leafy vegetables & coconut water.
- Have light , easy to digest food in small quantity several times a day.This would avoid indigestion.
- Diabetes or blood pressure or hyperthyroidism medicines, ... if taking any... to be continued.
- Avoid psychological stress, physical stress or anxiety.
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What Causes Rapid Heart Rate With Light Headedness And Fatigue?

Hi, Thanks for the query. I understand your concern. Palpitations from any cause apart from heart problem-can present as the same symptoms.He definitely needs detailed medical check up to locate cause * Chest pain , jaw pain ( symptoms of heart attack ), breathlessness, short breath , light headedness nearing to passing out should be taken as an emergency & patient needs prompt treatment in such a time. In such condition you should call 911 & seek immediate medical aid. * The home care to reduce the symptoms & prevent adverse symptoms till you can take for detailed expert check up to confirm the cause & specific management are- - To avoid the stimulants like coffee, alcohol or cold medication. - Drink sufficient water, green leafy vegetables & coconut water. - Have light , easy to digest food in small quantity several times a day.This would avoid indigestion. - Diabetes or blood pressure or hyperthyroidism medicines, ... if taking any... to be continued. - Avoid psychological stress, physical stress or anxiety. Thanks