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I fell asleep and before i woke up all my body was in a shock my ears popped and my heart was beating fast what is that ?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Surge of: Catecholamines (hormones). See your dr and get checked for thyroid & heart condition, elevated blood pressure etc. Take care!

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/1/2015

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A member asked:

I fell asleep and before i woke up all my body was in a shock my ears popped and my heart was beating fast what is that ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

Dr Hodge and 2 doctors agreed

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