I feel my heart beating strong. What can be the reason/s for that?

Question

I drink no tea, coffee or any other drinks with alcohol. I dont smoke too.

Answer 1

Palpitations are an awareness of your own heartbeat, usually because the heartbeat seems irregular, or unusually rapid, or in some other way "different" to normal. An abnormal heart rhythm is referred to as an arrhythmia.

Normally, of course, you are not aware of your heart beating at all. The heart beats in response to an electrical stimulus (a bit like the way a car engine fires in response to a spark from a spark plug), and palpitations usually stem from a problem in this electrical system that generates the heartbeat. The heart muscle can continue to contract effectively even if the electrical system is "misfiring" from time to time.

The first thing to emphasise about palpitations is that they usually do not mean that you have a significant heart problem, and in many cases do not even require treatment, although just occasionally they can be an indicator of a potentially serious condition. Even if treatment is required, the cure may be quite simple, such as avoiding caffeine (coffee, tea, coca cola), avoiding drugs which can make the heart race e.g. decongestants and cold cures, or avoiding excessive alcohol use.

Often you may not be aware of anything apart from the abnormal heart rhythm itself, but palpitations can be associated with other things such as tightness in the chest, shortness of breath, dizziness or light-headedness. Depending on the type of rhythm problem, these symptoms may be just momentary or more prolonged. Actual blackouts or near blackouts, associated with palpitations, should be taken seriously because they often indicate the presence of important underlying heart disease.

Answer 2

GO TO YOUR DOCTOR! I had a heart scare a few weeks ago. It started on a Friday morning, before I went to work, a strong stabbing pain in my chest, followed by hard, fast beating. By Monday, the pain got worse, I felt ill and was rushed to hospital, where, in Accident and Emergency, I suffered a minor heart attack. The doctor checked my pulse, which was higher than usual, then I got stabbing pains in my chest, I hyperventilated, heart rate increased, I nearly passed out and my left arm went numb, cold and clammy. I'm better now, but still have to take care. So that all started with something similar to what you are having. It was STRESS catching up with me. The scary thing is, I'm only 21. So GO TO YOUR DOCTOR ASAP! DON'T RISK YOUR LIFE LIKE I DID!

Answer 3

It could be that of a healthy heart, that is why! Or it can also be stress related, the heart beats twice as fast because of things on your mind..you need to ease of, learn to be interactive with friends or family. Walking fast, Running, lifting can make the heart beat sound stronger. The average heart beat when relaxed should be 68 to 84 beats per minute.

Answer 4

I suffer from Atrioventricular Nodal Reentry Tachycardia (AVNRT)
which causes an irregular heart beat, palputations, my heart can beat twice as fast as it should for long periods & sometimes it just feels like my heart is pounding out of my chest.
exercise, diet (exept caffine) & stress have no effect on this condition it happens at random.
I suggest you go see a doctor asap. AVNRT is easily treated but you need to rule out any other possibilities.

Answer 5

It may be palpitation's which are unpleasent but will not do you any harm, have you a tyroid problem, the tyroid is the master gland in your neck have that tested by a blood test, tyroid was the cause of my heart beating fast , your gp. is the only one that can make a proper diagnosis.

Answer 6

There are a number of things that cause that.. Just getting done eating, A hot shower, A cold drink..Stress, Anxiety, But to be sure i would check with a doctor to make sure and be safe.

Answer 7

The next time this happens, try to take notice of what's happening around you.
Was someone about to catch you doing something wrong?
Had something just startled you?
Does it happen when you think of a certain person?
Does it happen when you think of someone you are scared of?

It could be just anxiety...but if you are worried, check it with your doctor.

Answer 8

U probably have anxiety.Make sure u get something for that.Heart rate shouldn't be over 100 b.p.m. and no lower than 70 b.p.m.Sometimes they let 60 b.p.m. past

Answer 9

You're alive, which is always a good thing!!! Nah, palpitations, don't worry, we all get them from time to time, sometimes diet, stress or anguish. The change of environment, that's all hun. xxx

Answer 10

too much coffee, maybe, oops did´t see that you don´t drink coffee, High blood pressure