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| Cause of heart palpitations |
- Excessive stress or anxiety
- Panic attacks
- Lack of sleep
- Over-exertion or heavy exercise
- Too much caffeine (tea/coffee/energy drinks)
- Alcohol consumption
- Smoking
- Dehydration
- Anemia
- Thyroid disorders (hyperthyroidism)
- Low blood sugar
- Low blood pressure
- Heart valve problems
- Arrhythmia
- Fever
- Electrolyte imbalance (low potassium, magnesium, etc.)
- Certain asthma inhalers
- Decongestant tablets or syrups
- Diet pills
- Recreational drugs
- Pregnancy
- Menopause
- Hormonal imbalance
- Symptoms of Heart Palpitation
- Feeling of heart racing
- Heart beating too fast (tachycardia)
- Heart skipping beats
- Fluttering sensation in the chest
- Strong or forceful heartbeat
- Discomfort in the chest or throat
- Feeling faint or dizzy
- Anxiety during palpitations
- Shortness of breath (in some cases)
- Feeling of heart racing
- Heart beating too fast (tachycardia)
- Heart skipping beats
- Fluttering sensation in the chest
- Strong or forceful heartbeat
- Discomfort in the chest or throat
- Feeling faint or dizzy
- Anxiety during palpitations
- Shortness of breath (in some cases)
- The doctor first asks important questions, such as:
- When did the palpitations start?
- How long do they last?
- Are they triggered by stress, caffeine, exercise, or fear?
- Do you have any medical conditions like thyroid issues, anemia, or heart problems?
- A detailed history helps in understanding the possible reasons.
- The doctor checks:
- Heart rate and rhythm
- Blood pressure
- Pulse
- Any signs of anxiety, dehydration, or fever
- This helps in identifying immediate abnormalities.
- This is the most common test.
- It records the electrical activity of the heart.
- It can detect arrhythmias, fast heartbeat, skipped beats, or other electrical issues.
- A small portable ECG machine worn for 1–2 days.
- It records the heartbeat continuously.
- Very helpful for palpitations that come and go.
- Worn for weeks.
- Used when palpitations are not frequent.
- The patient presses a button when symptoms occur, and the monitor records the heart rhythm.
- Common tests include:
- Thyroid function test (to check for hyperthyroidism)
- Hemoglobin level (to detect anemia)
- Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, calcium)
- Blood sugar levels
- These conditions can trigger palpitations.
- An ultrasound of the heart.
- Shows structure, valves, pumping strength, and any heart enlargement.
- Used to detect heart failure, valve problems, or structural abnormalities.
- The patient walks on a treadmill while heart activity is monitored.
- Helps diagnose palpitations that occur during physical activity.
- Helps to check:
- Heart size
- Signs of lung problems
- Fluid or infection in the chest
- A specialized test done by a heart rhythm specialist.
- Checks the electrical pathways of the heart.
- Used when serious arrhythmias are suspected.
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| Homeopathic Medicine |
Homeopathic Medicines
- Aconitum napellus
- Sudden palpitations with anxiety and fear
- Triggered by shock or fright
- Argentum nitricum
- Palpitations from nervousness and anticipation
- Worse before events
- Arsenicum album
- Palpitations with restlessness and weakness
- Worse at night
- Aurum metallicum
- Palpitations with high blood pressure
- Heaviness in heart
- Cactus grandiflorus
- Sensation of heart being tightly squeezed
- Chest constriction
- Calcarea carbonica
- Palpitations on exertion
- Fatigue and obesity
- China officinalis
- Palpitations due to weakness or anemia
- After illness
- Coffea cruda
- Palpitations due to excitement
- Sleeplessness
- Crataegus oxyacantha
- Weak heart, irregular pulse
- Heart tonic
- Digitalis purpurea
- Slow pulse with palpitations
- Fear heart may stop
- Glonoinum
- Strong, throbbing palpitations
- Worse in heat
- Ignatia amara
- Emotional or grief-related palpitations
- Irregular heartbeat
- Kali carbonicum
- Palpitations with weakness
- Worse at night
- Lachesis mutus
- Worse after sleep
- Cannot tolerate tight clothes
- Lycopus virginicus
- Palpitations with thyroid problems
- Rapid pulse
- Naja tripudians
- Pain radiating to left arm
- Valve-related issues
- Natrum muriaticum
- Palpitations due to suppressed emotions
- Worse on exertion
- Phosphorus
- Burning sensation with palpitations
- Sensitive personality
- Spigelia anthelmia
- Sharp heart pain
- Worse on movement
- Veratrum album
- Palpitations with cold sweat
- Weakness or collapse tendency
Asparagus officinalis Q, 1 x: Palpitation with operation of chest. Great operation in breathing.
Avena sativa Q: If due to seminal losses and nervous breakdown.
Moschus Q : nervousness, palpitation, un consciousness
Coca Q : High palpitation problem of breath, short breath.
Kalmia Lat.Q : Palpitation, chest pain till lower abdomen.
Laurocerasus Q : Hypertrophy enlargement of heat, palpitation.
Veratrum viride 1 x : Pulse below 40 palpitation.





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