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When i wake up in the morning my heart rate is in 42-55 zone ill go to bathroom it hits 75-95 then return to bed it immediately goes to 50-58 why?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Normal: When you are at rest and lying down your heart rate tends to drop. When you stand up your heart rate will increase. Part of this has to do with vascular volume going from central body to lower legs.

Answered 5/15/2019

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A member asked:

When i wake up in the morning my heart rate is in 42-55 zone ill go to bathroom it hits 75-95 then return to bed it immediately goes to 50-58 why?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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