Feeling of increase in the heartbeat, even when you are not doing any exercise, may be a sign of disturbances in the rhythm of beating of heart (the ARRHYTHMIAS). Please go through the section on ARRHYTHMIA on my website www.thefitheart.in. The preliminary tests that you would need is an ECG and an echo. You may need more sophisticated investigations involving long term ECG monitoring to have detailed analysis of your heart rate variation trends throughout the day. But first of all, Please meet a cardiologist and get yourself properly clinically examined, so that proper planning for your further management can be done. Thanks. Hope this helps. Dr Chandrashekhar Munjewar, Mumbai www.thefitheart.in

Hi I understand your concern and anxiety....high rate may be due to underlying anxiety disorder, thyroid issues, heart problems, certain hormonal issues, consumption of alcohol, tea,coffee,smoking etc...I would suggest you to consult nearest physician for clinical examination they will do the needful.