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Have severe chronic anxiety, have a common cold and today had rapid pulse, went er,ecg normal, no pain or other symptoms. is anxiety cause ?
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Anxiety: It will help to report the heart rate during these episodes and the associated symptom (dizziness, nausea, headache...etc) occasionally this has been associated with POTS (postural tachycardia syndrome)
Answered 6/25/2015
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Most likely: With your history of anxiety, yes, it is the most likely cause of rapid heart beats. Anxiety releases chemicals that will speed heart, increase blood pressure, and make you miserable. Learn now to,handle,this internally by working with a psychologist NOW to avoid a life dependent on pills or alcohol or worse, to manage your symptoms.
Answered 6/25/2015
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