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I'm 24 year old female 140 lbs 5'7. i've been diagnosed with sinus tachycardia. doc says due to anxiety which i dont have. should i get an echo done?

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Dr. Krishna Kumar answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Sinus Tachycardia: Commend yourself if you do not have Anxiety due to stress.. Sinus tachycardia is usually a response to normal physiological situations-Stress, Anger, Exercise. Other causes can be: •Intake of stimulants such as Caffeine, Nicotine, Cocaine, or Amphetamines •Pain •Fever •Anemia •Hyperthyroidism •Dehydration See Physician for Diagnosis, status of your heart; discuss need for Echo, and Treatment.

Answered 5/12/2016

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