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My heart has felt like its pounding for days now. stressed, overthinking, and having to constantly go. is my heart rate racing going to hurt me?

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Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Anxiety: Sounds like an anxiety attack, check with your doctor to see if more diagnosis and perhaps therapy are indicated.

Dr Werner and another doctor agreed

Answered 4/17/2015

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A member asked:

My heart has felt like its pounding for days now. stressed, overthinking, and having to constantly go. is my heart rate racing going to hurt me?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Calvin Weisberger answered

Dr Werner and another doctor agreed

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