sometimes when im exercising or just hanging out my heart will get fast, causing me to sometimes loose vision a little, get lightheaded, and occasionaly chest pains. i once passed out from this, the doctors said it was dehydration, however sometimes when i stay hydrated it happens. my high school coach says that it could be from a low potassium level, but if there is any proffesionals out there could it be something worse? it would also help to know how to, if possible, avoid these "spells" or whatever because i run track and its never good to have your heart and head acting up on you in a meet. so what could it be and more importantly, how could i take steps to prevent it?
2007-01-02 11:37:46 · 6 answers · asked by J 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
I really suggest that you have a complete cardiac work up. It may be nothing but you hear too many cases of young people keeling over while playing school sports due to some undetected heart defect that they have had since birth. Chest pains are a symptom that should never be taken lightly and the lightheadedness and visual issues combined with it warrant further investigation just to be on the safe side. Please ask your doctor to refer you for a cardiac workup. If things are fine, the cardiologist would probably be able to tell you strategies to avoid these issues in the future.
2007-01-02 11:45:06 · answer #1 · answered by ilse72 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋
I just recently experienced something like what you are going through. I was at work one nite when my heart started to race and my chest hurt. I was taken out to the hospital and my pulse was almost 200bpm. To make a long story short, I had Hyperthyroiditis. It caused my heart to beat fast. It to would come and go. I'm still in the process of getting this TX. I would recommend a thyroid screen for you to find out. Good luck.
2007-01-02 12:18:01 · answer #2 · answered by Tina 1 · 4⤊ 1⤋
There are arrythmia problems that can manifest in young people. The most common is supraventricular tachycardia (SVT). It can present exactly like you describe. Come and go with no real warning and without any prompting event or condition. (I think hyperthyroidism as someone suggested is less likely because you have intermittent symptoms, but something to be considered)
I agree that these symptoms do warrant further evaluation - what is supposed to happen if you are operating a car and have a spell?
There are monitors that can be worn. A holter monitor records everything for a specific period of time (24 or 48 hours). There are also event monitors that record only when you hit a button. Usually for a longer period of time. Depending on how often you are having these symptoms will dictate which is best to uncover these fast heart rates. That said, it is entirely possibly this is nothing - a combination of low blood pressure plus increased vagal tone (due to youth) might be the whole story. Its just that you don't assume its nothing and hope for the best. Ask your primary doctor to refer you to a cardiology group to be further evaluated. Good luck.
2007-01-02 15:12:51 · answer #3 · answered by c_schumacker 6 · 0⤊ 6⤋
I would not be asking medical advice on here. You need to go to a doctor and get tests done to determine the problem. My sister used to get a fluttery heart and it would beat extremely fast. She felt light headed and it was induced by stress and anxiety. My only advice to you is to seek help from a doctor and take care of yourself!
2007-01-02 11:48:54 · answer #4 · answered by bryce 2 · 4⤊ 1⤋
Have your blood pressure checked. The dizziness and changed vision could be symptoms of high blood pressure or an issue concerning your heart.
2007-01-02 11:49:01 · answer #5 · answered by JENNY J 3 · 4⤊ 1⤋
It's called palpitations.... This generally occurs during exersion but can come any time. It is an indication that you may have a problem with arythmia.... a pace maker generally can level it out.
2007-01-02 13:50:17 · answer #6 · answered by westfield47130 6 · 4⤊ 2⤋