Question 1

when i stand my heart rate goes up to 120. i get weak and achy and my body sways. could this be because i haven't exercised? i'm scared to.

Accepted Answer

Have this evaluated: It is not normal for an otherwise healthy 20 year old to have a sustained heart rate of 120, especially with the symptoms of fatigue noted. This should be evaluated by a health care provider to check for a type of anemia, dehydration, or thyroid disorder to name a few possibilities that may require treatment.

Question 2

what does having an elevated heart rate do to the heart/body?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on how high the heart rate, for how long it remains so, the underlying heart condition and the reason for the high heart rate.  Please talk to your doctor and perhaps see a cardiologist if you have recurrent problems.

Question 3

how is the heart rate slowed when the body needs less oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Our body: Maintained a biological balanced status through a variety of different mechanism. Our heart rate is control by different mechanism. One is the autonomic nervous system. Parasympathetic decrease and sympathetic increase. A well balance o2 delivery: o2 demand will keep hr normal if no other stressors to the body(diseases).

Question 4

i get a sensation during onset of sleep where my body seems to freeze and my heart rate falls into the 50s and i rush awake?

Accepted Answer

A bit strange: Likely benign at your age, but i'd have u see your internist or a cardiologist. A 14 day event recorder might solve that pulse issue. Could anxiety play a part here? That'd need to b worked out.  I wonder about your diet: see our website = www.Thepmc.Org re what that should be. My book might help"maximum healing.".

Question 5

what does it mean when you run in place only 15 seconds and your heart rate goes up to 150? my body can keep going but my heart stops me !

Accepted Answer

Stress test: increase hydration
continue to exercise if stress test normal

Question 6

my body is deconditioned, i want to exercise. i'm on anxiety & dep. meds. my heart rate is high w/basic things (100-105 usually. should i exercise still?

Accepted Answer

As tolerated: Gradually increasing exercise will help your stamina as well as anxiety. I see that you are only taking benzos. Talk to your doctor  about using some ssri if appropriate for you. That will give youore energy. Mind it that bezoa are for short term use only.

Question 7

is there any disease that can cause very slow heart rate in the evening hours that doesn't respond to anxiety? but during the day it does. it looks like my whole body goes on lock down in the evening hours.

Accepted Answer

Rest or else?: normally this is a good physiologic response so you can rest -- unless you were high?

Question 8

i have had problems with my vision, balance and heart rate for a few years. sometimes i literally feel like my body is just going to give out and die.?

Accepted Answer

Cardiac check: You should consider having your heart and long term blood sugar checked.  Depending on your age, you may be showing signs of atrial fibrillation or psvt, both can be dangerous.  Vision and balance problems could be a result of high blood sugar over time or multiple sclerosis.

Question 9

how does body  temperature affect heart rate during moderate exercise?

Accepted Answer

Increases it: As body temperature increases the heart rate also increases.

Question 10

why does a fever increase the heart rate and this is considered normal response from the body?

Accepted Answer

To meet with demand: Fever increases metabolism like running. This is a physiological response .

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When i stand my heart rate goes up to 120. i get weak and achy and my body sways. could this be because i haven't exercised? i'm scared to.

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What does having an elevated heart rate do to the heart/body?

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How is the heart rate slowed when the body needs less oxygen?

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I get a sensation during onset of sleep where my body seems to freeze and my heart rate falls into the 50s and i rush awake?

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What does it mean when you run in place only 15 seconds and your heart rate goes up to 150? my body can keep going but my heart stops me !

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My body is deconditioned, i want to exercise. i'm on anxiety & dep. meds. my heart rate is high w/basic things (100-105 usually. should i exercise still?

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Is there any disease that can cause very slow heart rate in the evening hours that doesn't respond to anxiety? but during the day it does. it looks like my whole body goes on lock down in the evening hours.

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I have had problems with my vision, balance and heart rate for a few years. sometimes i literally feel like my body is just going to give out and die.?

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How does body temperature affect heart rate during moderate exercise?

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Why does a fever increase the heart rate and this is considered normal response from the body?

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