sometimes this happens when i stand up, or today, when i woke up, i was laying on my stomach, and it started beating too fast... is this normal? should i get it checked out?
2006-10-29 01:34:01 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
is it maybe because i smoke (allright, i am quitting today)
2006-10-29 01:44:30 · update #1
as a symptom its called "palpitations." Most common cause is Paroxysmal atrial tachycardia, when a heart pacemaker node speeds up. thats esp likely if you can end it by coughing, or by gagging yourself. Occ no prob but if frequent see the doc.
2006-10-29 01:37:45 · answer #1 · answered by David B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You didn't state your age.
This is not that uncommon as we age.
It could be VERY dangerous and could be an indication of other very dangerous conditions!
You need to be checked by a doctor to be sure.
The good news is that it is easily treatable with drug therapy from your doctor.
Heart rhythm problems (arrhythmias) occur when there is a malfunction in the electrical impulses within the heart that coordinate how it beats. As a result, the heart beats too fast, too slowly, or irregularly.
Most people have experienced occasional, brief, usually harmless arrhythmias, such as a skipped, fluttering, or racing heartbeat. Although these heart palpitations may feel scary, most people who experience them have nothing wrong with their heart and need no treatment. But more than 4 million Americans, most over age 60, experience heart arrhythmias that may cause bothersome--sometimes even dangerous--signs or symptoms. These may include shortness of breath, fainting--and at the extreme, even an unexpected loss of heart function, breathing, and consciousness that leads to death within minutes unless the person receives emergency medical treatment to restart the heart. So it's important to figure out when an arrhythmia is serious and merits medical attention.
The good news is that physicians have many new tools for treating troublesome arrhythmias. And patients can make lifestyle changes to protect themselves.
2006-10-29 01:07:23 · answer #2 · answered by troydowning 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it may be normal for some but may be a sign of some illness for others. Nevertheless, have it checked out..it is better to be sure than be sorry.
2006-10-29 01:22:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes ASAP. An irregular heartbeat is not good
2006-10-29 01:36:12 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go to your doctor..maybe ur experiencing palpitations
2006-10-29 01:41:56 · answer #5 · answered by J.C.'s daughter 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋