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Child high heart rate

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greyinganddecaying · 05/10/2021 21:19

My 11yo has been out doing athletics - goes twice a week. Tonight said he felt like he couldn't breathe during the session, almost an hour after finishing his heart rate is consistently between 115-120.

At what point should I be concerned?

His sats dipped to the 80s at one point, but now 95-98. Temp is 37.5 so he's had calpol.

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CormoranStrike · 05/10/2021 21:22

Based on no medical knowledge of my own, I think there’s some things worth phoning 111 for - and hearts, lungs or brains definitely come under the category of needing proper advice.

WishUponAStar88 · 05/10/2021 21:24

Heart rate of 115 is a little high but not terribly at 11. Do you have a proper sats monitor and why? (Ie does he have an underlying condition?) assuming a reliable trace his oxygen levels should definitely not be dropping to the 80s and if they were I’d be seeking medical attention. I hope all is well.

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greyinganddecaying · 05/10/2021 21:30

Thanks - we have a sats monitor because of covid and 2 CEV people in the house - not him though!

He's now asleep and his heart rate is 110-115. Sats occasionally dipping but that might be an issue with the machine & his slightly smaller fingers.

I'll keep an eye on him for a bit then may ring 111 if he's still the same.

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WishUponAStar88 · 05/10/2021 21:33

The slightly high heart rate is very likely down to his slight temperature. Sats should stay in the 90s but always difficulty to tell if it’s machine error. I hope he stays well op and has a settled night, definitely worth seeking advice from 111 if concerned at all.

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greyinganddecaying · 09/10/2021 22:29

Just to update, I phoned 111 & the GP I spoke to suggested he was checked out by our GP. They've arranged an ECG & blood test just to make sure there's nothing underlying this. Hopefully all just to be on the safe side.

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Iggly · 09/10/2021 22:30

I would ask speak to the athletics club to make sure they’re actually training properly as well eg in terms of breathing techniques!

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greyinganddecaying · 09/10/2021 22:32

He's been going there for years & this is the first time it's happened, but I'll mention it to the coach next week so they can keep an eye on him.

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itbemay1 · 09/10/2021 22:32

Just for reassurance a Normal heart rate for age 5-12 is between 80-120

But you know your child and if you're worried call 111

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