Heart palpitations or racing heart
Overview
Heart palpitations are the sensation of feeling your heart beating irregularly, too fast, or too hard in your chest. This symptom can feel like your heart is racing, fluttering, pounding, or skipping beats.
Common Causes
Heart palpitations can be triggered by everyday factors like caffeine consumption, stress, anxiety, or intense physical exercise. Hormonal changes during pregnancy, menstruation, or menopause may also cause your heart to feel like it's racing. Dehydration, lack of sleep, and certain medications or supplements can contribute to this sensation as well.
Severity Levels
Mild: Occasional awareness of your heartbeat that comes and goes quickly, especially during physical activity or stress, without affecting your daily activities.
Moderate: More frequent episodes of noticeable heartbeat changes that may cause some concern or mild discomfort, possibly accompanied by brief moments of anxiety or unease.
Severe: Persistent or frequent heart racing that significantly impacts your daily life, especially if accompanied by chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, or fainting - seek immediate medical attention.
Medical Attention
Contact your doctor if palpitations occur frequently, last more than a few minutes, or happen along with chest pain, shortness of breath, dizziness, or fainting. Seek immediate emergency care if you experience severe chest pain, difficulty breathing, or loss of consciousness with palpitations. If you have a history of heart disease or take heart medications, consult your healthcare provider promptly when new palpitations develop.
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