These are known as ectopic beats and are also usually nothing to worry about. In these cases, the palpitations should go away on their own. Avoiding these triggers may help stop them from coming back. Doing breathing exercises and learning how to deal with a panic attack may help if you're feeling stressed, anxious or panicked. Speak to a GP if you think a medicine may be causing your heart palpitations. But do not stop taking a prescribed treatment without first getting medical advice.
Palpitations are sometimes caused by a problem with the heart rhythm arrhythmia , such as:. You do not usually need to see a GP if the palpitations pass quickly and only happen occasionally.
They're unlikely to be caused by a serious problem and probably will not need treatment. But anything more than that may be serious. Do you get short of breath during physical activity and have trouble getting your heartbeat and breathing under control? It's normal to feel out of breath and have your heart rate speed up when you are exercising hard. But your breathing and heart rate should return to normal soon after you slow down or stop.
Do you think that a medicine or drug may be causing the change in your heart rate or rhythm? Think about whether the heartbeat changes started after you began using a new medicine or a higher dose of a medicine.
Have you been noticing changes in your heartbeat for more than a week? These include: Your age. Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker.
Your overall health. If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take. Certain medicines, such as blood thinners anticoagulants , medicines that suppress the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms or make them worse. Recent health events , such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards or make them more serious.
Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home Treatment You have answered all the questions. Try home treatment to relieve the symptoms. Call your doctor if symptoms get worse or you have any concerns for example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect. You may need care sooner. Heartbeat changes can include: A faster or slower heartbeat than is normal for you.
This would include a pulse rate of more than beats per minute when you are not exercising or less than 60 beats per minute unless that is normal for you.
A heart rate that does not have a steady pattern. Skipped beats. Extra beats. Some common examples are: Stress. Illness or fever. Panic attacks. Stimulants, such as caffeine and nicotine. Medicine side effects. These include: Passing out losing consciousness.
Feeling very dizzy or light-headed, like you may pass out. Feeling very weak or having trouble standing. Not feeling alert or able to think clearly. You may be confused, restless, fearful, or unable to respond to questions. Being very sleepy or hard to wake up. Not responding when being touched or talked to.
Breathing much faster than usual. Acting confused. The child may not know where he or she is. Symptoms of a heart attack may include: Chest pain or pressure, or a strange feeling in the chest. Shortness of breath. Nausea or vomiting. Pain, pressure, or a strange feeling in the back, neck, jaw, or upper belly, or in one or both shoulders or arms. Light-headedness or sudden weakness. A fast or irregular heartbeat. For example: You may feel a little out of breath but still be able to talk mild difficulty breathing , or you may be so out of breath that you cannot talk at all severe difficulty breathing.
It may be getting hard to breathe with activity mild difficulty breathing , or you may have to work very hard to breathe even when you're at rest severe difficulty breathing.
Severe trouble breathing means: You cannot talk at all. You have to work very hard to breathe. You feel like you can't get enough air.
You do not feel alert or cannot think clearly. Moderate trouble breathing means: It's hard to talk in full sentences.
It's hard to breathe with activity. Mild trouble breathing means: You feel a little out of breath but can still talk. It's becoming hard to breathe with activity. Severe trouble breathing means: The child cannot eat or talk because he or she is breathing so hard. The child's nostrils are flaring and the belly is moving in and out with every breath. The child seems to be tiring out. The child seems very sleepy or confused. Moderate trouble breathing means: The child is breathing a lot faster than usual.
The child has to take breaks from eating or talking to breathe. The nostrils flare or the belly moves in and out at times when the child breathes. Mild trouble breathing means: The child is breathing a little faster than usual. The child seems a little out of breath but can still eat or talk. A few examples are: Asthma medicines. Decongestants and cold medicines. Illegal drugs such as cocaine or amphetamines.
Some heart and blood pressure medicines. Some medicines for depression and anxiety. Thyroid medicine. Call Now Based on your answers, you need emergency care. Seek Care Now Based on your answers, you may need care right away. Call your doctor now to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care. If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care in the next hour.
You do not need to call an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you. You are in an area where heavy traffic or other problems may slow you down.
Seek Care Today Based on your answers, you may need care soon. Call your doctor today to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care. If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care today. If it is evening, watch the symptoms and seek care in the morning. If the symptoms get worse, seek care sooner. Make an Appointment Based on your answers, the problem may not improve without medical care.
Make an appointment to see your doctor in the next 1 to 2 weeks. If appropriate, try home treatment while you are waiting for the appointment. If symptoms get worse or you have any concerns, call your doctor. Home Treatment Home treatment can help relieve some problems that cause changes in your heart rate.
When you think you have a change in your heart rate or rhythm: Sit down and take your pulse for 1 minute. If you become light-headed , sit or lie down to avoid injuries that might occur if you faint and fall. Request an Appointment.
Refer a Patient. Should I see a doctor? Everyone has a racing heart from time to time. Stress, exercise, or even too much alcohol or caffeine can cause your heart to beat faster than normal.
But if your heart races a lot—or if you notice your heartbeat is often irregular—then you should see a doctor. Even though most racing heartbeats are caused by common situations like stress or fevers , some irregular heartbeats are caused by serious heart conditions like atrial fibrillation. People who have these conditions need monitoring and treatment from a cardiologist heart doctor. Normal hearts beat 60— times every minute. Fast heartbeats can last for seconds to hours.
Not all cases of a racing heartbeat are dangerous. These can include the following:. If you notice that your heart is beating faster than normal, look for obvious explanations first:. You can also try keeping a diary of your symptoms and write down what you were doing before you started to notice your heart was beating fast.
Sometimes a fast or irregular heartbeat can be a sign of a serious heart condition. These conditions include the following:. Atrial fibrillation is one of several heart conditions that can cause an irregular heartbeat. People with A-Fib have electrical signaling problems in the upper part of their heart.
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