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Irregular heartbeat anxiety

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alex2397
alex2397

So ive had anxiety for 7 or 8 years and I usually get in these phases when I get anxious about symptoms and afraid of disease etc. Ive been fine for awhile but recently found a lump in my foot and was freaking out and went to the doctor, well at the doctor I was also very anxious. I got my vitals, normal blood pressure and the nurse says she hears an irregular heartbeat. I say could it be anxiety? And she said no that wouldnt give me an irregular heartbeat. So now im freaking out more and she tells the doctor. The doctor comes in and tells me my breathing sounds fine heart sounds okay that she cant hear anything and then diagnoses my foot and lets me go. Should I be worried about an irregular heartbeat? The nurse seemed convinced and kept listening to me taking my pulse etc, the doctor didnt seem concerned. Could it have been because of anxiety? Should I go back?

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  • michael18687
    michael18687 alex2397

    Posted

    MY AGE IS 89 and I HAVE HAD AN IRREGULAR HEART BEAT FOR ABOUT 30 years so stop worrying now!

  • shristi27593
    shristi27593 alex2397

    Posted

    Yo no need to worry about it. Yes may be it's because of anxiety but it's not 100% sure.

    But yes you should go back again and check again to doctor.

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