Heart palpitations -

Heart palpitations occur when the heart beats suddenly become

more visible

You may feel that your heart knocks strongly, raves or beating irregularly, for a few seconds or minutes often. You may also feel these sensations in your throat or neck

It may seem throbbing alarmist, but it is in most cases harmless and not a sign of a problem with your heart

However, accompanied by palpitations and other symptoms can sometimes be a sign of a heart problem (see below), such as dizziness or tightness in your chest.

You should visit your doctor if you have palpitations conjugated with other symptoms or you are concerned.

What causes heart palpitations?

Stimulants in lifestyle

Palpitations might be raised by the surge of adrenaline, a hormone produced by the body when straining yourself or when you feel tension, anxiety or enthusiasm.

It can result in eating fatty and spicy foods, drinking excessive amounts of caffeine or alcohol, smoking and the use of stimulant drugs to the occurrence of palpitations.

If you believe that lifestyle factors cause you palpitations, try to reduce your stress levels by using relaxation techniques and mitigation of the level of exercise you do.

You should also limit your intake of coffee or energy drinks, and avoid the use of stimulant drugs.

Panic attacks

If you have palpitations regularly, also is concerned, tension and panic, they suffer from panic attacks.

It can cause panic attacks overwhelming feeling anxious, fear and apprehension, accompanied by nausea, sweating, tremors and palpitations.

It can be a frightening panic attacks and severe, but it's not usually serious. Read more about panic attacks.

pharmaceutical

It can be flapping in the case of the less common side effects of some types of medication effects, such as asthma inhalers or tablets to the problem of the thyroid gland.

Talk to your doctor if you think that the drug may be responsible for whisking you have. Do not stop taking prescribed therapy without consulting your doctor first.

The menstrual cycle, pregnancy and menopause

Palpitations can be sometimes as a result of hormonal changes that occur during the menstrual cycle in women, during pregnancy, or when approaching the age Alaos.ouma, it usually is only temporary, and not a cause for concern.

Medical conditions

Can make the following cases, the heart beats faster, stronger or irregular, and could be the cause of heart palpitations:

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When you may have a heart problem

See your doctor, if you begin to suffer from palpitations often, or if it gets worse, or has happened with other symptoms such as dizziness or tightness in the chest. You may have a problem in a heartbeat (arrhythmia).

Your doctor will conduct an electrical diagram of the heart to evaluate heart rate and Antzamh.ohma may immediately confirm whether there is a problem and if there was a need for treatment.

However, often the results of the ECG completely normal if you do not have palpitations at the time of examination. Then there may be a need for further tests, which can be a doctor or the local hospital, you have to do.

Atrial fibrillation is one of the most common heart rhythm problems, a leading cause of stroke (a serious medical condition that can cause permanent) disability.

You may also feel dizzy, shortness of breath and extreme fatigue. Atrial fibrillation is not usually life-threatening, but can be troublesome, and often needs treatment.

Supraventricular tachycardia is a problem in a heartbeat similar to atrial Alovena.kma it causes bouts of tachycardia abnormally, but the heart rate is often fixed and not infrequently.

The episodes of supraventricular tachycardia are usually harmless, and tend to the quiet of their own without having to receive Alalaj.ouma, you should seek medical advice if you have prolonged bouts of supraventricular tachycardia.

There are also cases of heart beats other less common and that may be the cause of the flickering you have, and can be identified by tests Almnasph.andma discovers your doctor or hospital in the minute your heart problem, ask them to explain it to you.