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What Causes Heart Palpitations?

My son is 15 and last year had several episodes of heart palpitations. Doctors at the time could find no reason for them but I have since been told that they can be linked to growth spurts - he grew approximately 20cm last year. Could this be possible?
posted on Fri, 14 Mar 2014
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No it is not related to growth spurt.
Palpitation occur when heavy exercise,walking is done.which is physiological.AFter cardiac check up and ECG normal then here no need to worry.
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What Causes Heart Palpitations?

No it is not related to growth spurt. Palpitation occur when heavy exercise,walking is done.which is physiological.AFter cardiac check up and ECG normal then here no need to worry.