Fast heart rate

[j.sierra05@yahoo.com 21]

I had surgery (12/17) in the last 3 weeks I have been experiencing increasing heart rate when standing up as well as feeling Short of breath and dizziness. Has anyone else had this problem?

[orionburn 1,023]

Fairly common. Usually attributed to a sudden drop in blood pressure, which can occur from getting up too fast. Of course there are other things that can cause it as well. Does it pass quickly? You could try standing up slower, or moving your position a bit while sitting before standing up. Kind of like trying to signal your body that "hey, I'm getting up now so don't freak out on me."

An ongoing elevated heart rate can be a sign of other issues going on, but if this is only related to standing up then again it's pretty common. This gets asked on a regular basis around here. And as always it never hurts to give your doc's office a call if it continues or has you worried.

[lucylu1313 38]

5 hours ago, j.sierra05@yahoo.com said:

I had surgery (12/17) in the last 3 weeks I have been experiencing increasing heart rate when standing up as well as feeling Short of breath and dizziness. Has anyone else had this problem?

I read in another post that dizziness, fast heart rate and difficulty breathing are associated with dehydration. My surgeon also told if I felt any of those symptoms including, fever and chills to go to the emergency room asap. Good luck.

[wendybird 56]

It could be dehydration- I had it after surgery and needed additional iv fluids. Call your doc.

[Julsg 1]

It can also be related to a heart rhythm disturbance called a fib. A fib can be related to electrolyte imbalance. I would definitely follow up with your physician if you feel it again. My friend had her surgery in January and had shortness of breath and rapid heart rate related to afib. She went to the er and was diagnosed and was discharged the next day. They also felt that dehydration played a part in it. She was cardioverted and feels much better.