I've noticed that my pulse rate is around 102, and when I have a fever, it jumps to 134. I'm a 34-year-old male, and I'm just a bit worried about what's going on. Is this something I should be concerned about? What might be causing these changes?

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Dr Anshul Maheshwari

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A consistently elevated pulse rate of 102 at rest and up to 134 during fever suggests an underlying issue, such as hyperthyroidism, anemia, anxiety or stress, dehydration, or an underlying infection or inflammation,

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