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[|Human|] I have been diagnosed with labrynthitis. This morning I am having a mild attack of feeling sick and palpitations. I am also getting a lot of skipped beats and it worries me a little. do I think this is most likely anxiety related since anxiety is a symptom? Thanks.
[|AI|]  Thanks for your question on Chat Doctor. I can understand your concern. Yes, anxiety can be the cause for all these but better to rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) first. Arrhythmia can cause irregular heart beats, skipped beats, palpitations etc. If not treated promptly, arrhythmia can be life-threatening and fatal. So get done ECG, 2d echo and Holder monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of ECG). If all these are normal then no need to worry about arrhythmia. Anxiety can be the cause. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic Chat Doctor.  Don't worry, you will be alright. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.