A 23-year-old female asked:
i've been work for 14 hours daily 4 a week now which not used to it, and suddenly my heart beat so strong that and that last 4 seconds is it normal ?!
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Dr. Laurence Badgleyanswered
General Practice 53 years experience
Probably stress: Try to diminish the stress you are having because this can precipitate hyperventilation with racing heart, shortness of breath, and a sense of impending doom. Learn meditation and mental relaxation therapies. You can study relaxation methods at heartmath.Com.
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