Your symptoms are suggestive of it being palpitation. A heart palpitation is the sensation that your heart has skipped a beat, added an extra beat, feel
your heart is beating too hard or too fast or fluttering. You may notice heart palpitations in your chest, throat, or neck. Possible causes of heart palpitations include:
- strenuous exercise
- caffeine
- nicotine from tobacco products such as cigarettes and cigars
- stress
- anxiety
- fear
- panic
- dehydration
- hormonal changes, including pregnancy
- electrolyte abnormalities
- low blood
sugar
- anemia
- overactive
thyroid, or hyperthyroidism
- low levels of oxygen or carbon dioxide in the blood
- blood loss
- shock
- a fever
- over-the-counter (OTC) medications, including cold and cough
- medications, herbal supplements, and nutritional supplements, prescription medications, including beta-blockers, asthma inhalers, and decongestants
- illegal drugs, such as amphetamines and cocaine
- heart disease
- arrhythmia, or an irregular heart rhythm
- abnormal heart valves
- smoking
Most heart palpitations are harmless, but they can indicate you have an illness when you also have:
- an arrhythmia
- a diagnosed heart disease
- heart disease risk factors
- a defective heart valve
Treatment depends on the cause of your palpitations. I would advise you to visit the ER so that you can be evaluated and undergo the necessary investigations to find the underlying cause and have it treated accordingly. Some ways by which you can keep palpitations under control are:
- Try to identify your triggers so that you can avoid them. You can do this by keeping a log of your activities, as well as the foods and beverages you eat and noting when you get palpitations.
- If youâre anxious or stressed, try relaxation exercises, deep breathing, yoga, or tai chi.
- Limit or stop your intake of caffeine.
- Donât smoke or use tobacco products.
- If medication is causing palpitations, ask your doctor if there are any alternatives.
- Exercise regularly.
- Stick to a healthy diet.
- Try to keep your blood pressure and cholesterol levels under control.
If condition persists or worsens visit the nearest ER at the earliest
Next Steps
Observe if this occurs regularly
Health Tips
If condition persists or worsens visit the ER at the earliest