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I am a 15 year old female who weighs around 100lbs. my pulse rate is 122, what does this mean?

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Need evaluation asap: You need to be evaluated by an MD asap. Your heart rate is elevated (normal 60 to 100), and you are likely underweight. You may have issues with thyroid, blood sugar, or other medical concerns. This will required an in office evaluation. Please do not delay.

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Rapid HR: You should have an EKG to check if your increased HR (tachycardia) is a regular rhythm or shows some type of arrthymia. Also should have blood work done to check for thyroid disorder and other abnormalities.

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Dr. Melissa Gowans answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Nothing: It means that your heart rate right then was 122 bpm. Without more information - there is no context in which to answer this question. When you took your HR were you sitting down? Had you been resting? Had you been active? Why did you check at that moment? Were you having symptoms of something? HR fluctuates depending on activity, hydration, caffeine use, hydration, emotional state…

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