What Causes Increased And Irregular Heart Rate In Young Adult?

Posted on Fri, 22 Jul 2016

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Question : im 20 lately ive had alot of heart skips for the past 4 months i had 3 ekgs the last one was on may and blood test. i was reffered to the cardiologst havent seen him yet, but now when i play sports like soccer the fjrst 8 mins i start to feelthis hot sensation all over my face and a sudden feeling that im going to faint but i dont then it stops and i continue playing but i play less intense its happen 3 times i dont get chest discomfort or shortness of breath. after we finish i do get palpitations tho but is this normal its an intense short faint feeling

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Stop any physical activity until see cardiologist immediately

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I have gone through your medical history carefully and understood your concern.

Having increased heart rate and skipped heart beats are indicating possible heart problems. A thorough cardiac check up is needed to determine the right diagnosis:
- echocardiogram
- holter monitoring
- crp
- lipid profile testing
- stress test

You are saying to have already done 3 EKGs until now. Can you please send the report to me?

As you have been referred to cardiologist, I highly advise to consult with him as soon as possible. I also recommend not to run sports or high/intense physical activities until you see cardiologist.

Avoid:
- caffeinated beverages like coffee, chocolate, energetic drinks, etc
- alcohol
- spicy/chilly/oily foods

If you feel flushes on face or palpitations, go to ER as soon as possible.

Hope it helped.
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Albana Sejdini (10 minutes later)

yeah so it could be heart even if i dont have chest discomfort or shortnees of breath just the faint feeling? i get the palpitation after im done playing and sometimes i have them the whole day without exercising

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (31 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Yes,heart symptoms are strange sometimes

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Cardiovascular symptoms are very nasty some times, not necessarily to have chest pain or shortness of breath.

I am concerned in your case about the work of your heart after an intense physical activity, the flushing you had and unusual palpitations.

That's why a good cardiac check up will determine the type of problems you are having.

All the best.
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Albana Sejdini (6 hours later)

oh ok vecause the last 3 ekgs my doc said it was normal she still want s me to see a cardiologist for my heart skips that i have everyday sometimes i have them a wholle day aometimes i dont have them

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (28 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Please provide the EKGs reports...

Detailed Answer:
Hi back,

Can you please provide your EKG reports then?

Thank you.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar