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I'm just wondering, if your heart beats fast and your hands are shaking what is it?

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Dr. Shivinder Deol answered

Anxiety: Could be anxiety, but other things like excess thyroid, cortisol, some medicines may do it.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 5/10/2013

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