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What would cause my 5yr old son a rapid heart beat 100 plus beats?

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Many possiblities: Running around. Pain, fever. Excitement. Lots of things. During activity, a child's heart rate can go up over 100 very easily. With vigorous exercise it might be nearly twice that.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/15/2014

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Dr. Gutti Rao answered

Specializes in Hospital-based practice

May be normal: For a five year old normal heart beat 90 to 110. However if you have any kind of rhythm problems, let him be seen by a pediatrician.

Dr Sparacino and another doctor agreed

Answered 3/9/2013

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