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My heart starts pounding rapidly sometimes for no reason,i would appreciate it if someone explained to me why this is happening ?
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Anxiety?: Could be anxiety, although keep an eye on it and if it happens frequently see your doctor and consider making sure there is no arrhythmia
Answered 3/16/2015
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No reason ?: The heart rate changes in response to a variety of chemical mediators in your blood. These can speed it up or slow it. Stress or thinking of a stressful idea releases stress chemicals that can speed it. You're worrying about our health can aggravate the issue. If your heart races randomly when you are not thinking about something stressful, get in and get evaluated.
Answered 7/23/2016
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