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Waking up with heart racing in the morning most times my bodi is hot and sweating heart rate comes back down after 5 to 10 minutes what can it be?

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Dr. George Valdez answered

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Night sweat or other: Sometimes its a 'normal' hormonal surge, sometimes its a heart issue called supraventriculat tachycardia , as well as other issues. If its new and keeps happening see a doctor.

Answered 7/20/2016

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A member asked:

Waking up with heart racing in the morning most times my bodi is hot and sweating heart rate comes back down after 5 to 10 minutes what can it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. George Valdez answered

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