Any doctors or nurse on here? I just need to ask something?

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I have been experiencing heart palpitations way too often these days. I first experienced it when I was in my late teenage years. Loud noises gave me heart palpitations. Happened once every year when people lit loud firecrackers during festivals. Now it's not just the loud sounds that gives me palpitations. I've been very stressed since the last few months, so whenever I hear some bad news or things get too much for me to deal with. I start experiencing heart palpitations and the effect last for hours. Do I need to just find ways to reduce stress? Or should I see a doctor already? I get scared of going to the hospitals since the pandemic. The only time I went was when my loved one was hospitalized. So, I just need to know whether this is normal when you're stressed.

Red_Arrow · Accepted Answer

Palpitations can be caused by many things. Fear of something can cause a panic attack with palpitations. Not getting enough liquids can cause dehydration which can cause palpitations. Stress from many kinds of sources can cause adrenaline to be secreted into the blood stream which can cause palpitations. A change in diet can expose you to new allergens, or cause changes in blood sugar levels and increase the heartbeats.

Those are just a few of many things that can cause palpitations. Many of these things can be very serious. Only by seeing a doctor can you determine what is happening and be treated for it if necessary. It is not necessary to go to a hospital for most of the checks. Blood tests can tell a lot about what is going on. Electrocardiograms can monitor the hearts electrical signals and tell a lot. And an ultrasound of the heart can be done with the electrocardiograms to show what the heart and the blood in it is doing as well as the capacities of the chambers. Everything I mentioned can be done in the doctors office or a clinic, without going to a hospital.

So many possibilities. Even if someone on here was a doctor, they could not tell what is going on without examining you. Find a cardiologist soon!

Smartman5 · Accepted Answer

Stress isn't the only reason. I had heart palpitations for 8 years. I got rid of it with a treatment method like angiography. The reason is that I have an unnecessary vein in my heart. The doctor neutralized that vein by freezing it. However you should definitely go to a cardiologist. In addition, if you consume cigarettes, alcohol and coffee, they also cause heart palpitations. A patient who drinks 5 cups of filter coffee a day comes to the doctor with the complaint of heart palpitations and the doctor tells him/her to drink a maximum of 2 cups of coffee a day. In this way, complaints of heart palpitations are reduced. I want to talk to you more about this topic

whirled_up_girl · Accepted Answer

Hi I'm a registered nurse. If it's accompanied by chest pain you'd want to visit the Emergency Room, or if there are other concerning symptons, like loss of conciousness, jaw pain, arm pain, nausea and vomiting etc.

Outside of an emergency that fact that's it's lasted for hours would indicate to me that you need it evaluated by doctor. There is something call a holter monitor that you can wear for 24 hours of longer and it records what your heart rhythms are, often times a cardiologist will analyze the rhythms recorded and determine if treatment is necessary. I put some links below for more information. Good luck!

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/heart-palpitations/symptoms-causes/syc-20373196#:~:text=Heart%20palpitations%20(pal%2Dpih%2D,%2C%20they're%20usually%20harmless.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/holter-monitor/about/pac-20385039#:~:text=A%20Holter%20monitor%20is%20a,details%20about%20the%20heart's%20condition.

CateM · Accepted Answer

Not a doctor or nurse but anxiety, stimulants, stress, or sometimes medical conditions can cause heart palpitations. Based on what you've said here, I'm not diagnosing you with anything but this could be anxiety, and it wouldn't hurt to get checked out by a psychiatrist

lightbulb27 · Answer

not a Dr. But I've had heart surgery and all the tests before that, and plenty of stress. I was under a lot of emotional stress at one point and went to hospital to get checked. Stress test and such, cleared my mind that it wasn't a physical problem.

Yes it's normal for durations of stress. In essence... your brain is telling your heart... to run... and it is. Some kind of fight/flight response. The cure is ending the stressors, or meditation to manage it. Changing your thinking.

That said, if you have issues, worth seeing cardiologist if you have breathing issues or energy, and just to clear your mind.

Twalli · Answer

You need to see a cardiologist. There's no way to diagnose what specific problem you have without the appointment. If you don't know who to see in cardiology, ask your primary care provider. If you have a HMO, PPO, etc. then you need to make sure your pulmonologist is in the network. If you don't have one of those then, your primary care provider can still give you a list of "good" pulmonologists to see. Your primary care provider will probably want to see you before the pulmonologist, but I am betting that you'll need to see a specialist as well.

I am neither a doctor nor a nurse, but I have been connected to the medical profession directly since 2009, and indirectly from birth.

SnowedIn · Answer

If this is genuinely your heart, don't be on GaG. Either make an appointment with your doctor or go to an emergency room or your country's equivalent.

OddBeMe · Answer

I’m not a doc, but I feel harder heart palpitations when I lie down for bed. My family physician gave me beta blocker Metaprolol (sic) and it’s def helped.

But yes. It’s obvi stress. Anxiety. Could be a type of depression, which causes all that. Nothing to worry about really, all is very very treatable.

Truthatanycost · Answer

Did you take any COVID shots? Also anything to do with the heart, including anxiety is all magnesium related.

Smoothing · Answer

You need to see a doctor. You are too young to have heart palpitations this often.  It might be nothing, but these are the kind of things you should never ignore. See a doctor immediately.

insteadfew · Answer

You should get yourself checked up and see a good doctor. Don't be scared. Also do Yoga and meditation.

by the way are you overweight or hae high cholesterol levels or high Blood pressure problem? Anyone in your family has bp or heart issues?

You are very young to have anything serious.

GoodGuyBreakingBad · Answer

Anxiety does play a big part of what it does to our physical body. Right now I get fluttering in my neck and sometimes mild middle chest pain, but I also live under a lot of stress, so anything now days is possible.

ArtemisSilver · Answer

You're going to need proper diagnostic testing, although a good clinic could probably do it. Hospitals are pretty busy right now so maybe a decent family practice doctor is a better bet.

Batsy01010101 · Answer

I go through that myself. A lot of it is based on anxiety and panic attacks. Take some bayer asprin to calm your heart and do deep breathing exercises while thinking of someplace pleasant to be. Also distracting yourself with something else to do helps

summiter · Answer

Genie.. I'm a 3rd year resident. If you ever have any chest or radiating pain call 911 right away. Otherwise, it is best that you talk to your doctor about it as it could be any number of things.

HaveNoName · Answer

Dear Genie. Please don't take any issue about heart lightly. Just make sure you wear a mask and go to a cardiologist.

AmeerX · Answer

Why are you stressed lately? Any particular reason? And I noticed it in my sister too. She has similar heart palpitation but it's random unlike you

talka20 · Answer

Irdk but you got prayers and best wishes from me 🙂 keep us updated if possible

Finchie40 · Answer

It doesn’t hurt to go get it checked out , better safe than sorry , it could be caused by stress and panic attacks, do you drink caffeine? Like coffee and soda? All those things can contribute to your heart freaking ya out but again it’s best to get it checked out

Jennz6 · Answer

I don’t know of any Doctors here, keep trying sweetheart

msc545 · Answer

You definitely need to see a doctor. This is not a good place to get medical advice.

Aakash_Hangargi · Answer

Welcome to being old 🤣 ... jk!

Ok it depends the only solution is to keeping moving building your will power have cold showers as well may be not now as its freezing lol.

Do breathing excersise is best to control it cools down your body.

dustybiker · Answer

Get to a doctor. The heart isn’t something to play games with. Wear an N95 mask and get checked.

LenaBanana · Answer

It's normal for durations of stress in my opinion.

motownplayer2000 · Answer

I would go get a work up at the doctor. Better than asking a serious question question like that on here

UniquelyBasic · Answer

Surprised your first instinct is to tell random people online instead of going to a professional. lol

Summeroflove · Answer

There’s plenty who think they are. But they’re not

DiegoO · Answer

More likely a panic attack, caused by anxiety. It seems more psychological. I suggest you to visit a psychologist first, before visiting a doctor.

PeterLegg91 · Answer

Your suffering from anxiety

KrakenAttackin · Answer

This sounds more like an anxiety disorder than a cardiovascular issue.

DJB72 · Answer

See a doctor as soon as possible.

helva · Answer

Reduce stress and ask a doctor.

jimmy2 · Answer

Best go to ER fast Honey

Agape93 · Answer

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