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What Causes Abnormal Heartbeats?
Hi my name is Randy Johnson I am having abnormal heartbeats were I can have one episode after another my heart will beat 190 times a minute I m pretty sure I have afib or atrial fibrillation doctors for years can not give me an answer, it all started about 27 years ago were maybe once every six months. in the last four months is progressed to having it anywhere from 6 to 25 times a day and I can happen when I m driving or when I m just sitting or talking to somebody before it was when I actually lifted something heavy or stressed so something like pulling over a snowmobile to start it. now or can just happen at any time and I m wondering if possibly they re missing something like I have a parasitic or fungal problem. been doing research no one seems to have an answer. In order for me to stop this heart beating so fast I let my body do what it wants to and it wants to basically choke or puke and then it will stop, I have had MRI S. Also I have tried many beta-blockers they don t seem to work at all, I have been a smoker for 20 years have recently quit smoking I also was an alcoholic 3 1/2 years ago have not touched a drop since. they really can t see anything wrong with my heart in echograms ultrasound and MRI S . I was told it could be parasitic or fungal or something to do with the glandular problem limp nodes please I need help on this I m not getting anywhere getting very frustrated and gaining a lot of weight not being able to be active. Basically doctors were not the ones telling me it could be a fungal or a parasitic I got that from reading up on this. Help me please help me get answers
Mon, 15 Oct 2018
Hi,
These are called heart palpitations and it can be bothersome or frightening. They usually aren't serious or harmful, though, and often go away on their own. Most of the time, they're related to stress and anxiety or to consumption of stimulants such as caffeine, nicotine, or alcohol.
Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension, fear, or worry. In rare cases, palpitations can be a sign of a more serious heart condition. Immediate medical attention is required if along with palpitations, there is experience shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pain, or fainting.
Lifestyle changes, including stress management and the avoidance of common triggers, can help prevent them. It would be good to do some tests; a stress test like a treadmill test or stress echo which would make picture crystal clear. ECHO is also beneficial to see if heart contractility is fine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
These are called heart palpitations and it can be bothersome or frightening. They usually aren't serious or harmful, though, and often go away on their own. Most of the time, they're related to stress and anxiety or to consumption of stimulants such as caffeine, nicotine, or alcohol.
Anxiety is a feeling of apprehension, fear, or worry. In rare cases, palpitations can be a sign of a more serious heart condition. Immediate medical attention is required if along with palpitations, there is experience shortness of breath, dizziness, chest pain, or fainting.
Lifestyle changes, including stress management and the avoidance of common triggers, can help prevent them. It would be good to do some tests; a stress test like a treadmill test or stress echo which would make picture crystal clear. ECHO is also beneficial to see if heart contractility is fine.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Ivan R. Rommstein,
General Surgeon
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