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If a person carried a gallon (if he doesn't carry it at usual)to the kitchen.is it normal to feel his heart is beating fast for a while?

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Dr. Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay answered

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Deconditioning: A gallon of liquid is about 4 kg (9 lbs) in weight. If one is not accustomed to carrying around this kind of weight ("deconditioning"), then it is possible this activity puts a demand on the heart. The heart will respond by increasing heart rate & trying to pump more blood. The combination may make it feel like the heart is beating in the chest. It should pass in about 10-15 minutes with rest, tho

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Answered 7/5/2016

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A member asked:

If a person carried a gallon (if he doesn't carry it at usual)to the kitchen.is it normal to feel his heart is beating fast for a while?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Saptarshi Bandyopadhyay answered

Dr Chizea agreed

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