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What Causes Heart Palpitations?

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Posted on Fri, 13 Mar 2015
Question: Why does my heart flutter?
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Answered by Dr. Anshul Varshney (20 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get investigated.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern.
What you are feeling is known as "Palpitations"
Palpitations can be because of anxiety, thyroid issues, drugs, arrythmia's and a lot other causes.
I would like to rule out Thyroid issues and Cardiac Arryhthmia's in cases of Palpitations.
Many a times, people on any medications can also feel the palpitations like people taking Salbutamol for Asthma.
I would advise you to get following investigations done:
1.     Thyroid Profile
2.     ECG
If they are normal, you should start practicing yoga and meditation.
Avoid excess of caffeine.
I would advise you strongly not to consume alcohol and do smoking in case you do.
I hope it helps.
Stay Healthy.
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What Causes Heart Palpitations?

Brief Answer: Get investigated. Detailed Answer: Welcome to HCM. I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I understand your concern. What you are feeling is known as "Palpitations" Palpitations can be because of anxiety, thyroid issues, drugs, arrythmia's and a lot other causes. I would like to rule out Thyroid issues and Cardiac Arryhthmia's in cases of Palpitations. Many a times, people on any medications can also feel the palpitations like people taking Salbutamol for Asthma. I would advise you to get following investigations done: 1. Thyroid Profile 2. ECG If they are normal, you should start practicing yoga and meditation. Avoid excess of caffeine. I would advise you strongly not to consume alcohol and do smoking in case you do. I hope it helps. Stay Healthy.