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I just had a baby 8 days ago and when i lay down i feel my heart beat stronger to where its bugging me. I had a epidural which caused my blood pressure to drop and the gave me something to bring it back up and after that i could feel my heart pounding
- When your blood pressure drops, the bodies automatic response is to increase the force and pace of the heartbeats. As a result you may feel your heart pounding. - Additionally, the drugs that were given to you to bring your blood pressure can cause the same - I believe this will settle down in a few days
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Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Heart Pounding After Epidural?
Hello, - When your blood pressure drops, the bodies automatic response is to increase the force and pace of the heartbeats. As a result you may feel your heart pounding. - Additionally, the drugs that were given to you to bring your blood pressure can cause the same - I believe this will settle down in a few days Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Pranav Balakrishnan, General & Family Physician