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> Infections raise resting heart rate. so resting heart rate is a good indicator of an infections. This does not logically follow. There are many reasons your resting heart rate could be increased and most will be unrelated to infections.
This is the classic logical fallacy “affirming the consequent”. Look it up.
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> tachycardia when I was a child You might have been misdiagnosed based on the information available at that time. Children have different statistics on various body parameters at various age groups. You could compare your reports with recent research to see if you actually had tachycardia > resting heart rate still tends to be in the 90s It is within the normal age but on the higher end, but you should get your bloo…
Thank you for your input. I am already 31 and when I got this checked out the doctors did say my heart rate was faster than normal, but just didn't find a cause. I'm hoping that it is as you say - still relatively normal! My blood pressure has historically been totally fine. Unfortunately I don't have reports from when I was a child. This was in a post soviet country in the early 90s and I doubt those medical records…
> When I exercise it almost immediately goes to the very high 100s, and sometimes to 200 after strenuous exercise
At age 31, "immediately goes to the very high 100s" - if you go above 140 fairly quickly and you are not in endurance sports, it is concerning. You should consult a cardiologist when times get normal. Typically athletes involved in endurance sports also have lower than normal Rhr.
> in terms of seeking care early
For Covid19, because of its scale, you can't do much other than vaguely understanding the line of treatment and going to the hospital when symptoms appear. Do not think: "I will give it one more day". 90% covid19 infected people do not need a ventilator. When in doubt, get a test done. But note that the tests may result into a false negative if you appear without the symptoms. Do not panic. For future doctor visit, keep a fever record with time and comment any progression of symptoms. Stay hydrated and get enough rest.
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Thank you for your input. I am already 31 and when I got this checked out the doctors did say my heart rate was faster than normal, but just didn't find a cause. I'm hoping that it is as you say - still relatively normal! My blood pressure has historically been totally fine. Unfortunately I don't have reports from when I was a child. This was in a post soviet country in the early 90s and I doubt those medical records…
From what you mentioned, your childhood tachycardia looks more like a symptom/result of some allergic reaction. > When I exercise it almost immediately goes to the very high 100s, and sometimes to 200 after strenuous exercise At age 31, "immediately goes to the very high 100s" - if you go above 140 fairly quickly and you are not in endurance sports, it is concerning. You should consult a cardiologist when times get n…
Good to know regarding doctor's visit should it come to that, thanks!