It often happens that BP is normal but heart beat i.e. pulse rate is fast. In normal people the pulse rate is 60 to 100 beats per minute, if the pulse rate goes above 100, then it should not be ignored. It is normal for the heart rate to increase after heavy exercise or fast walking, but there can be other reasons behind it. Heartbeat can increase when thyroid hormone levels increase. At the same time, due to lack of hemoglobin in the body, the supply of oxygen is affected, due to which the pulse rate increases. Apart from this, some medicines like asthma inhaler, decongestant can also increase the heartbeat. In this article we will learn in detail about other such reasons for increased heartbeat.
Stress and anxiety can be the cause
People who remain under stress and anxiety for a long time due to excessive work pressure or any other reason, the level of stress hormones increases in their body. It has a direct effect on the heart and the heartbeat starts increasing. Sometimes, even if the blood pressure remains normal, the heartbeat may increase in case of excessive stress.
Dehydration can also be the reason
Pulse rate can also increase due to lack of water in the body. Because due to lack of water in the body, the volume of blood decreases and to compensate for it, the heart has to pump faster, due to which the heartbeat increases. Apart from this, people who consume caffeine or smoke may also have the problem of high pulse rate.
BP is normal and fast heartbeat is a sign of disease.
According to a study by the National Library of Medicine, those who had a higher pulse rate were found to have a higher risk of heart diseases while their BP was in the normal range. Studies have also shown that due to fast heartbeat, the risk of high BP or other problems increases later. Even if your BP is normal but your pulse rate is high, your risk of health risks, especially heart diseases, increases.
What to do if heartbeat increases?
– Drink adequate amount of water if your heartbeat increases.
– Do not consume cigarettes and caffeine.
– Do exercise, yoga, pranayam and meditation.
– Be sure to take a balanced diet. Include iron and nutrients in your diet.
– If symptoms like fast heartbeat, chest pain, shortness of breath are seen, contact the doctor immediately.
