22/04/2022
Skipping a beat or two isn't always harmful. Sometimes anticipation and anxiety make the heart drop a beat. However, if there is a fluttering sensation, body quakes, or if the beating is too hard, like rapidly pounding, then it's time to see a doctor.
Heart Palpitations can be a sudden commonplace occurence, but if they persist or refuse to go away, they can be a sign of a more severe condition that can cause intense chest pain, breathing difficulty, dizziness, and even blackouts.
The following are a few factors that can cause heart palpitations.
Non-heart related
- Addiction to caffeine or alcohol
- Stress disorders
- Hormonal changes during menstruation, pregnancy, & menopause
- Abnormal electrolyte levels
- Thyroid disease and low blood pressure
- Different types of allergies
Heart-Related
- Heart muscle problems
- Heart Valve problems
- Coronary artery disease
- Heart attack
Get diagnosed with the help of
- Blood tests,
- Electrocardiogram
- Holter Monitoring
See a doctor today to rule out the possibilities of worrisome issues.
