Is it to do with things you eat and drink or excerise or health? Any info would be appreciated.
2006-08-28 20:13:27 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
coffee smoking don't do either
2006-08-28 20:18:23 · answer #1 · answered by kevin d 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i suffer from palpitations that turn out to be supra ventricular tachycardia when the heart beats at more than 300 beats per minute. Foods such as spices and drinks with qite high levels of caffiene in them such as coke coffee and some alchohols may not help to reduce the frequency of your palpitations best try and avoid these.
Amethod known as valsalva where you gently but firmly rub the carotted artery in your neck for a few seconds can help jolt the rythm of your heart int a normal pattern, eithe that or hold straw in your mouth block off one end of the straw and blow into the open end of the straw with your lips tightly around the straw.
Failing that drugs from your doctor may be your only option, these are called calcium channel Beta-blockers, these come with a range of side effects and your doctor may monitor you closley to begin with.If you have visited your doctor and had various x-rays and tests to rule out any other abnormalities that may be contributing to your palpitations drugs may be the only thing that will control these worring palpitations. I god a procedure 3 years ago in Glasgow royal infirmary Scotland it was called radio frequency ablation,basically means that part of the short circut of my heart was burnt out by radio waves to stop the palpitations, the surgeon enters by putting a guide wire through the femoral vein in the leg and gently guides the wire up to the heart,firstly they give you palpitations to see exactly where they need to go ( druged up by the way ) you dont feel a thing.
the procedure should last 20-30 minutes and you can go home after 2-3 hours if everthing is ok... hope this has helped you
2006-08-29 02:50:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Several things can cause palpitations. One possible reason is anxiety. Another is too much caffeine (in coffee, chocolate, Coke and especially energy drinks). Bear in mind that guarana and taurine are full of caffeine, and they are often found in very high concentrations in energy bars and drinks - equivalent to several cups of coffee in one bottle.
One of the problems with palpitations is that it's hard to work out the cause unless you can examine a person while they're actually happening. So if you start to experience palpitations, the best thing to do may be to head to your nearest ER. They will take you seriously, as palpitations can be a sign of heart problems, too.
2006-08-28 20:25:48 · answer #3 · answered by Kylie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just remember to cough when this occurs.. It has been reported to be quite effective. A report came out on this procedure, within the past year or two.
I smoke and drink coffee all day and night.. the palpitations are very infrequent. There is no connection with intake. This is a neurological phenomena involving a small nerve bundle, within the heart itself. It is what the pacemaker is attached to, when one is installed.
2006-08-28 21:18:23 · answer #4 · answered by mrcricket1932 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Causes of Palpitations :-
1. Stress
2. Narcotics.
3. sometimes pregnancy
4. Exercises
5. Thyroid disease
6. Sometimes Hypertension ...
.......................... many causes..
You have to consult your doctor.
2006-08-28 20:26:29 · answer #5 · answered by RNM 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stress, too much coffee,smoking (if it's smoking, for God's sake stop - forget lung cancer - it's the clogged arteries that will kill you, younger than you would believe). Another cause can be your thyroid has become a bit overactive - your doctor can do a simple blood test for that.
2006-08-28 20:25:15 · answer #6 · answered by Frankie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
can be caused by a variety of things such as too much caffeine. might be worth cutting down on the coffee or other drinks containing caffeine. if it has been going on for a while it is probably best to get it checked out by your GP. hope you get it sorted out soon.
2006-08-28 20:31:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Stress causes them amongst other things. I get them as well , and would like to know more
2006-08-28 20:17:11 · answer #8 · answered by James b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
beta blockers will stop them in a mild dose, the doctor gave me some
2006-08-28 20:24:48 · answer #9 · answered by cassey s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it could be a sign of anaemia low iron levels in the blood get it checked
2006-08-31 03:38:33 · answer #10 · answered by Deano™ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the best advise i can give is , go see a heart specialist
2006-08-29 04:29:45 · answer #11 · answered by Mark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋