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Does Recurring Palpitations In Children Indicate Underlying Heat Issues?
Hi, the teacher of my 7yo son told me this morning, that yesterday he had very fast hart beat and was quite unsettled. He said, that he felt as if his heart would jump out of his chest. The same happend today, when she rang me to tell me the same thing. He has no chest pain. He has been taking dexamphetamine for his ADHD for the last six months, but never had these heart problems before. Could it indicate any heart problems?
Thank you.
Gina
Thank you.
Gina
Wed, 3 Jun 2015
Hello Gina
Recurrent palpitation may be due to transient arrhythmia. Palpitation as a side effect of dexamphetamine is less known.
So I would suggest you to consult a pediatrician for clinical evaluation and he may need investigations like electrocardiogarm(ECG) or holter monitoring.
Investigation like thyroid profile may also be needed sa hyperthyroidism can present with this symptoms.
Regards
Recurrent palpitation may be due to transient arrhythmia. Palpitation as a side effect of dexamphetamine is less known.
So I would suggest you to consult a pediatrician for clinical evaluation and he may need investigations like electrocardiogarm(ECG) or holter monitoring.
Investigation like thyroid profile may also be needed sa hyperthyroidism can present with this symptoms.
Regards
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. Definitely you should get an advise from an expert in the field of cardiology. As your son is already ADH such palpitations due to anxiety is common. After exercise, or exertion your son could have felt racing heart beat. It is possible that your son obsessed with it and called you to tell it. After getting expert cardio opinion, please consult a psychologist for therapies.
If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns
I went through your details. Definitely you should get an advise from an expert in the field of cardiology. As your son is already ADH such palpitations due to anxiety is common. After exercise, or exertion your son could have felt racing heart beat. It is possible that your son obsessed with it and called you to tell it. After getting expert cardio opinion, please consult a psychologist for therapies.
If you still need my assistance in this regard, please use this link. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Please remember to describe the whole problem with full detail.
Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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