About Palpitations
Palpitations are feelings of fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat. Causes include anxiety, caffeine, thyroid disease, anemia, heart rhythm issues, or medicines.
Palpitations symptoms
- fast heartbeat
- skipped beats
- chest discomfort
- dizziness
- shortness of breath
Common causes of Palpitations
- anxiety
- caffeine
- thyroid disease
- anemia
- arrhythmia
- medicines
Palpitations treatment options
- Urgent care for palpitations with chest pain, fainting, severe breathlessness, dizziness, or known heart disease.
Safe home care for Palpitations
- reduce caffeine
- avoid stimulants
- track episodes
Emergency signs for Palpitations
- difficulty breathing
- chest pain
- confusion or fainting
- severe dehydration
- blood in vomit, stool, urine, or sputum
- severe abdominal pain
- high fever that does not improve
- symptoms in pregnancy, infants, elderly patients, or immunocompromised patients
Medicines related to Palpitations
Ask a qualified doctor or pharmacist before using medicines for Palpitations.
Lab tests for Palpitations
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