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I am 18 and my heart beats really fast, to the point where i can't even sleep. i think it's because of stress,but is it normal to have tachycardia?

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Do not presume: Always best to have yourself evaluated rather than presuming . Your condition could be far worst than what you think! Most common cause is paroxysmal tachycardia. Make sure you are being referred to a cardiologist and not psyche and dismissed it as anxiety or hysteria!

Answered 4/3/2016

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