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I was prescribed Vipca 10 by a Neurologist to help resolve disturbed sleep issues due to a traumatic experience which happened three years ago. Within a week of taking the medicines, I started getting palpitations. Resting heart rate went to about 88 bpm. Does Vipca 10 (Vortioxetine) cause these side effects. Can a psychiatrist please shed some l

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Hello, It can cause anxiety symptoms initially. Can lead to nauseous feeling and can disturb sleep as well. ...  Read More

I have been taking olmprix 500 m for 5 years now since few months I'm having palpitations regularly stomach pain sometimes loose motion sometimes constipation. Is it due to metformin being taken for long time?? If so what is next best alternative salt I can take.

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Taking metformin long time should not cause loose stools or constipation... May be irritable bowel disease.., need to rule out other causes.. Check thyroid functions - If normal, then try to stop metf ...  Read More

Physical exertion, walking up stairs and standing up feeling weird sensation, like blackout palpitations and shivering in hand.. by the time I walk down I get faster heartbeat. Since one month, severe fatigue especially while talking i feel I need more breath.. also no sleep in night,

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Hi, Consult a doctor to rule out any medical conditions. ...  Read More

I'm a 28 year old male, having anxiety/stress issues due to which I'm getting palpitations/hot flushes around my face, neck and head frequently. My BP is around 140/80 and I need to get it back to normal asap. I've consulted few doctors in the past and they advised me to bring in lifestyle changes to solve this. However, it seems to be temporary re

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HELLO, IT CAN BE CONTROLLED NOT CURED AS TOTAL LIFE STYLE SHOULD BE CHANGED. EG EARLY RISE N MEDITATION, YOU CAN SEARCH IN SOUTH SUCH TREATMENT IS GIVEN SO YOU CHANGED A LOT YOURSELF. TILL THAN , ...  Read More

I have feeling of chest fluttering after take inhaler(foracort 200ng twice a day) or breathing medicines And when I sleeping suddenly waken cause my heart beats fasts for some second s and mt heart beat slow 57 BPM when I was in deep sleep. And somtimes I feel internal vibrations in my body when I lying. Is it serious? What should I do.

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Heart rate of 57 during sleep is perfectly normal. Please consult for further queries ...  Read More

Suffered anxiety for first time and was due to family issues aggravated by mother in law.I am an eternally positive person well educated and know how to keep myself busy and active .Can she mix something in food to deliberately cause this harm to me.it happened after having food cooked by her one night and i suspect she does some black magic practi

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Anxiety does trigger post a stressful event. Issues in the family and differing opinions of members involved gets difficult to handle. You ll have to moment by moment dodge the coping strategies you u ...  Read More

Am getting palpitations in my wrist, fingers , neck and abdomen .. what can be the cause .. is it a early sign of pregnancy ..

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Get test done for pregnancy n other hormones ...  Read More

What are the causes of palpitations other than heart problems? My ecg , 2d echo, cbc, thyroid and vit d3 is normal. Still I get palpitations randomly at anytime also I feel fatigue and body pain.

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Physiological causes can be anxiety fever anemia. Other causes of palpitation could be electrophysiological which come on and off and have very fast heart rates which can be confirmed only with a ECG ...  Read More

Can acid reflux cause palpitations ? I was suffering from hyper acidity, and since then i am experiencing palpitations occassionally. To be sure i have done complete blood test, ecg and echo, everything came in normal ! As advised by my General physician.

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Need to know about palpitations so that I can guide you appropriately. ...  Read More

Reports normal. No cause of concern said by cardiologist 5 months ago. Still feel palpitations with light walking, exertion, or just by normal activities such as taking bath or pooping. What can be the reason for such palpitations? It happens on an everyday basis. Will this cause heart problems?

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Need few more details Kindly consult ...  Read More

I am currently 17 weeks pregnant i had bitterguard sabzi in dinner last night next morning i woke up with severe dizziness and palpitations i couldn't even sit up straight i took my bp it was 143/ 109 bpm 108 i am currently taking ecosprin 75 ans susten 300 OD i called my gynaec immediately she asked me to drink ors or lemon water and elevate l

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Consult please ...  Read More

Whenever I eat protein meal, like egg, chicken or protein shake I got anxiety, fast breathing,heart palpitations. Like I am getting some sort of heart attack. Please help me out.

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This may be due to vagal overstimulation. Kindly do visit once after prior Appointment will have a look ...  Read More

I have been experiencing palpitations after morning breakfast, it starts within 10minutes of eating breakfast. My heart test are normal ecg echo tmt all normal. This all started when i started taking anxiety disorder medicines 7 months ago meanwhile palpitations had stopped once for two months but past 20 days they started again. Every day palpitat

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal Walk Do connect and consult Will help you ...  Read More

My wife has palpitation and bechani chid chida pan some times what to do is that from and stress she have migrane head ache also often

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The ECG is normal. The symptoms she is having could be due to stress and anxiety. You need to sit down and analyse the reason for the same, and then it will be easier for her to get back to normal aga ...  Read More

I did 24 hr Holter for palpitations. My palpitations come only when I lie extreme forward and i get 5-6 ectopic beats while lying forward. Report is attached and so is palpitation ECG channel. Please doctor check it. The Holter says PSVT. Please give a look at it.

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

I did 24 hr Holter for palpitations. My palpitations come only when I lie extreme forward and i get 5-6 ectopic beats while lying forward. Report is attached and so is palpitation ECG channel. Please doctor check it. The Holter says PSVT. Please give a look at it.

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Transient svt can be ignored.Also oral medication can be started for some time and to see if symptom stops. If it's repeated and hampering day to day activity,then we need to do a EP study in cathlab ...  Read More

My brother's age is 26 years from last 20 days he is suffering from palpitations during night his blood pressure is around 135-145. His echo cardio reports are normal. He also feels burping most of the time.suggest .

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Send ecg if done. Need to be evaluated for acidity. ...  Read More

Hi Senior Doctor, I have some palpitation issue, so I have done ECG, kindly look into it. My pulse rate is always constant above 100, during some anxiety moment, it goes beyond 120. Further, I have done my blood test result whereby liver enzymes are elevated: SGPT (ALT): 83.9 U/L (normal

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Your lipid profiles are borderline can be manage with dietary control and medication prior to start ...  Read More

"I had been taking Shelcal XT for about 2.5 years. In my recent blood test, my Vitamin B12 level was high at around 2000. Shelcal XT contains: Elemental Calcium – 500 mg Vitamin D3 – 2000 IU Methylcobalamin (Vitamin B12) – 1500 mcg L-Methylfolate Calcium – 1 mg Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate – 20 mg Since it contains Methylcoba

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Stop all medicine ...  Read More

Since more than a week I was having this weird feeling in my chest or a small dull pain in between. Friday when I was coming back home I went to the ER because my heart rate increased, I was scared and my chest pain increased (left side of the chest). The doctors said the ecg does have a few changes but could be old or psychological too. Trop I tes

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Smoking, stress, your lifestyle ...  Read More

Right now i am in my 7th month starting and i am facing heart palpitations in my pregnancy. Last week i had a flu vaccine and then onwards i am facing some upper arm discomfort sometimes. I am not sure if this is a heart problem. My ecg also was normal.

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Consult physician please. ...  Read More

I've been having heart palpitations since December 2025, my pulse rate used to be almost above 110 when checked. My doctor gave me a bunch of medications which kinda worked I think and last month he told me to stop them and take only when required but now I don't know I'm almost crying everyday. At night, my brain feels like a safari where 100's of

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Hi, will need further history to advise appropriately. Usually medicines are to be tapered and stopped. Consult online for treatment ...  Read More

Is soya chunks is making with maida is this cause any issue or cause to cancer i heared tha porotta causes cancer

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Soya chunks in not made totally for maida But soya chaap is definitely ...  Read More

I have palpitations like scalp jumping or just like we knock a door like feeling in my scalp behind ear and above ear since 9 months after my gall bladder laproscopic in left side since then I have neck pain and left ear pops sometimes I can't sleep on my left side due to palpitations

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Visit an ENT specialist to get examined physically ...  Read More

Hi, I am facing palpitation heart beating sensation in upper right abdomen, just below chest. This sensation is felt when lying down on right side. What can be the cause?

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Need few more details for proper understanding of your issue. You can consult with me online on Practo or whatsapp on eight three one eight four six nine eight eight six for proper diagnosis, conclusi ...  Read More

Respected Doctor Saab From last 15 to 20 days I am suffering from heart palpitations suddenly I felt that heart beat abnormal and felt very scared/ panic / nervous . I have also a problem of overthinking I have done lipid profile test and ecg but both reports normal Please suggest me some medicine or solution for this Thanks Pawan Kumar

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Based on your symptoms (sudden palpitations, fear/panic, overthinking) and normal ECG and lipid profile, this is most consistent with anxiety/panic disorder with benign palpitations rather than heart ...  Read More

I experienced palpitations and tiredness 3 days ago. I checked my BP and it was normal. I checked my pulse and it was elevated. I always have a high resting HR. Between 90-102. My GP said it's ok. But the HR was elevating when I stood up. Noticing this for 3 days. It rises up to 127-136 immediately after I stand up. It goes down if I stand in the

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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management ...  Read More

I am having palpitations after meal and this symptoms I have been suffering since last 1 year. Consulted cardiologist and done ECG multiple times .Everything seems normal .Taking thyroid medicine daily 25mg.My heart rate reaches 130 .During palpitations I go to washroom and feel discomfort .It will trigger nearly 10-15 mins then it will be settled

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Please do check your thyroid hormones....and send me you reports..and take thyroid hormones regularly.....and do an ECG ...  Read More

I am a breastfeeding mother for 10 month old baby. My baby sleeps very less be it day or night and specially at night, she wakes up every one hour, and even if she wakes up, she should always be on my breast. If not, she will not sleep. I feel sleepy ans tired be it day or night. Off late from last month- sudden heart palpitations, fear, restless

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Sleep when the baby sleeps. That’s the dictum. Don’t worry too much. Some babies take time to adjust outside the womb. As much as possible try to normalise the sleep routine for your child. Don’t enco ...  Read More

I am feeling palpitations type uneasiness but pulse rate 90-110 than i take immediate release propanol 10 mg and palpitations stop after 5-10 minutes of taking proponal it's due to medicine or automatically it stops

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