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Diagnosis may include ecg, holter monitoring, blood tests, echocardiogram, or stress testing. treatment depends on the cause and may involve lifestyle changes, medications (like beta-blockers), managing triggers, or procedures like catheter ablation for certain arrhythmias.
If rapid heartbeat is accompanied by chest pain, fainting, dizziness, shortness of breath, or fatigue, it could be a sign of an underlying heart condition requiring urgent medical attention.
Not always. a rapid heartbeat from exercise or temporary stress is usually harmless. however, persistent or unexplained tachycardia could indicate a heart or metabolic issue and should be evaluated by a doctor.
Common causes include anxiety, dehydration, fever, anemia, overactive thyroid (hyperthyroidism), heart conditions like arrhythmias, or stimulant use (like caffeine, nicotine, or certain medications).
A heartbeat is considered rapid, or tachycardia, when the resting heart rate exceeds 100 beats per minute in adults. this can occur due to physical exertion, stress, fever, or underlying medical conditions.
Diagnosis involves a detailed history, physical exam, pulse oximetry, chest x-ray, ecg, pulmonary function tests, and blood tests (e.g., cbc, d-dimer). management depends on the cause: inhalers or steroids for asthma/copd, anticoagulants for clots, diuretics for heart failure, oxygen therapy, and lifestyle modifications such as graded exercise and weight management.
Shortness of breath accompanied by chest pain or pressure, fainting, rapid heartbeat, swelling of the legs, bluish lips or face (cyanosis), confusion, or sudden onset at rest warrants immediate emergency care, as these may signal life-threatening issues.
Breathlessness lasting weeks to months is chronic dyspnea. common causes include chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (copd), heart failure, interstitial lung disease (pulmonary fibrosis), anemia, obesity, or deconditioning from lack of physical activity.
Sudden shortness of breath can result from acute conditions such as asthma attacks, pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung), heart attack, pneumothorax (collapsed lung), or severe allergic reactions. immediate medical attention is needed if it comes on quickly and is severe.
Shortness of breath, or dyspnea, is the uncomfortable sensation of not being able to take in enough air or breathe deeply, often described as tightness in the chest or “air hunger.” it can range from mild and transient to severe and life-threatening.
Yes, night sweats and fever are possible symptoms of covid-19, especially in severe cases.
"use antiperspirants (not just deodorants) wear loose, breathable clothing stay hydrated avoid spicy foods and caffeine manage stress through relaxation techniques".
"excessive sweating can be linked to: hyperthyroidism diabetes heart conditions infections (like tuberculosis, malaria)".
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