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Can sitting too much being inactive increase anxiety/palpitations? i'm working 12hours a day in front of a computer and during the day i feel fine but when i finish i feel anxiety and my heart skip?

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Dr. Kerry Schwartz answered

Yes: Get up from your desk every two hours. Walk outside your building. Drink more water

Dr Miller and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Philip Miller answered

Internalized stress: can certainly cause palpitiations, as can low blood sugar, stress, tension, anxiety and unresolved conflict-please consult your private physician.

Dr Schwartz agreed

Answered 1/13/2015

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A member asked:

Can sitting too much being inactive increase anxiety/palpitations? i'm working 12hours a day in front of a computer and during the day i feel fine but when i finish i feel anxiety and my heart skip?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Kerry Schwartz answered

Dr Miller and another doctor agreed

Dr. Philip Miller answered

Dr Schwartz agreed

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