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ā€œSlow heart rate plus palpitations?ā€

I just woke up from a 4-hour nap after an 8-hour shift, noticed that I felt very tired, weak, and shaky, also noticed my heartbeat was very slow but heavy. Heart rate of around 47 to 49 per minute. Iā€™m bloated and feel nauseous as well, along with constipation.

Male | 23 years old

1 Answer

This could be simple dehydration. I don't know how much water you drank during your shift, but you need to stay hydrated, especially if you're doing manual labor, with water. If you only drink when you're thirsty, then you are already dry. The symptoms of nausea, bloating, and constipation certainly could be caused by dehydration. There are no other signs that indicate an infection or other condition. I don't know if you have any medical conditions, but I think you need water.