Question 1

is it okay to feel your pulse in your fingertips for several hours at a time?

Accepted Answer

Most of the times: It is not uncommon to feel your pulse in your fingertips. This can happen normally or in a hyperdynamic state, meaning after exercising, adrenaline surge states like anxiety, thyroid problems etc. Would recommend getting an annual physical and labs done to make sure blood pressure, pulse are otherwise normal and labs are good.

Question 2

i have a fingertip pulse oximeter at home, it usually reads 97%. is this normal or should it be 100%?

Accepted Answer

: I find such devises rarely if ever read anything above 96=97%. They shoot a light beam through layers of skin to gain the reading. They are not equal to the testing dome on blood samples at a hospital.

Question 3

is 55-60 an ok pulse?

Accepted Answer

Probably: As with most things, the details matter. It needs to be put in perspective. A slow heart can be typical of a well-trained athlete. Or it can be a sign of thyroid disease, heart disease, etc. Any meds or supplements? What time of day? Resting? Ask you DR!!!!!!

Question 4

is my pulse of 82 high ?

Accepted Answer

No: A pulse rate of 82 is just fine.

Question 5

what causes rapid pulse?

Accepted Answer

Blood pressure: It seems obvious that you are under  a blood pressure problem. Your medicine may have to be adjusted . Your cholesterol has to be controlled. Ask your urologist what is about the results of the kidneys exams.
 Sometimes rapid pulse is compensatory to a heart condition. See a cardiologist asap.

Question 6

normal adult pulse rate?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Normal depends on age and activity. At rest, 50-100. With peak exertion, the normal peak heart rate will be in the vicinity of (220 - age in years).  Example: if you're 41, your normal peak hr would be around 179.  This is just a rule of thumb. Many people can exceed this with strenuous exertion.

Question 7

what is a good pulse rate?

Accepted Answer

Varies: Usual range for adult is 60 to 100 but it is continually fluctuating based on what stresses your body is subjected to. It is how your heart responds to stress that is the important thing.

Question 8

why do i have a weak pulse?

Accepted Answer

WHAT IS WEAK PULSE: What do you mean by weak pulse, does it feel weak on palpation or it is slow.If you have real concern about your pulse.You need to consult your doctor.It may be normal.If abnormal it may need to be investigated with ekg to check the rate and rhythem and may need blood test etc.

Question 9

can foods affect your pulse?

Accepted Answer

Pulse: Most foods would not directly affect the pulse. If gastrointestinal distress resulted from some particular food intake, then an increase in pulse rate would be very likely.

Question 10

is a pulse rate of 74, good?

Accepted Answer

Normal: It is normal. The average adult pulse rate at rest is 72.

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