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What Could Result In Sudden Increase Of Heart Rate?

Sometimes out of nowhere I feel my heart, instead of going baBUMPbaBUMPbaBUMP, go THUMP....... THUMP..... THUMP. Its like it beats harder slower, but only for a couple of beats. I feel it in my chest and throat. I don't want to go to the doctor because, it doesn't happen that often, so if I go there, and nothing happens, its kinda like I'm making it up... Does anyone know whats going on? Has this happened to anyone else?
Tue, 11 Aug 2015
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Hello and thanks for writing.

I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way. Your complaints seem to be due to palpitations, the common causes of which are:

1. Anxiety
2. Sleep disorders
3. Overactive thyroid
4. Heart conduction Problems
5. Coronary artery disease
6. Idiopathic, without any cause

It is advisable for you to get yourself evaluated for these conditions. You may need a few tests like CBC, thyroid profile, ECG and others. If your problems are transient then a 24 hour holter study may be useful to detect any subtle cardiac conduction problems. You may consult a physician for the same.

In the mean time you should have a sound sleep, avoid stress, take regular exercise to reduce your symptoms.
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What Could Result In Sudden Increase Of Heart Rate?

Hello and thanks for writing. I can understand your concern and would try to help you in the best possible way. Your complaints seem to be due to palpitations, the common causes of which are: 1. Anxiety 2. Sleep disorders 3. Overactive thyroid 4. Heart conduction Problems 5. Coronary artery disease 6. Idiopathic, without any cause It is advisable for you to get yourself evaluated for these conditions. You may need a few tests like CBC, thyroid profile, ECG and others. If your problems are transient then a 24 hour holter study may be useful to detect any subtle cardiac conduction problems. You may consult a physician for the same. In the mean time you should have a sound sleep, avoid stress, take regular exercise to reduce your symptoms.