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Can lack of sleep/anxiety cause a rapid heart rate and 'lighthead?' i have been awake all night with palpitations/head zaps as i try to fall asleep.

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Lack of sleep: Sleep deprivation can be a factor in causing irritability, anxiety, poor concentration, fatigue, etc.

Dr Parameswaran agreed

Answered 7/20/2021

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Dr. Shah Nawaz answered

Blood pressure: Yes anxiety can cause headache also not sleeping can cause headache also check your blood pressure.

Answered 11/4/2014

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A member asked:

Can lack of sleep/anxiety cause a rapid heart rate and 'lighthead?' i have been awake all night with palpitations/head zaps as i try to fall asleep.

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Alan Ali answered

Dr Parameswaran agreed

Dr. Shah Nawaz answered

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