Every so often, maybe three times a day for the past week, I notice my heart doing something strange, almost like it's skipping or slurring a beat. Before this week I hadn't noticed it. Is this a health issue, or am I just not getting enough sleep?
2007-07-31 10:48:00 · 8 answers · asked by flannelgraph 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Every so often, maybe three times a day for the past week, I notice my heart doing something strange, almost like it's skipping or slurring a beat. Before this week I hadn't noticed it. Is this a health issue, or am I just not getting enough sleep?
I haven't started any new medication, nor do I take any medication. I also don't smoke or have any history of heart disease. I'm 27 and in good health.
2007-07-31 10:53:04 · update #1
These may be palpitations. They may be described as fluttering, skipping, jumping, or flipflopping.
This is a short article about palpitations:
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/heart-palpitations/AN01064
This article addresses palpitations as well: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003081.htm
Palpitations may be symptoms of cardiac problems. More often, they are harmless but alarming.
As you mentioned yours are occuring about three times a day, you may want to be evaluated by a physician to rule out cardiac problems. He/she will take your vital signs, listen to your heart, ask questions, and possibly do a short EKG and bloodwork (he/she will be looking for electrolyte imbalances). Based on the results, you may be referred to a cardiologist for some of the following tests: http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/labs/7east/cardtests.htm
This may not be a health issue. But only your physician can reassure you about that!
2007-07-31 15:19:31 · answer #1 · answered by july 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Actually, it is normal for the heart to skip a beat every once in a while. Most people don't even notice it. It shouldn't be a health issue for you unless you are symptomatic - fainting, dropping your blood pressure- just look at it as being interesting.
People that can notice it will say that stress or being very tired make them more aware of it.
2007-07-31 18:03:09 · answer #2 · answered by kiwibarb11 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the heart missing a beat every now and again is normal,however,the fact that u r aware of your heart beating may be significant.you may have an over active thyroid gland,this is how mine was diognised so its certainly worth a trip to your GP for a check up.
2007-07-31 18:26:43 · answer #3 · answered by demigill 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You might have an arithymia which is when your heart might stray from a normal beat. However, it's common for people to experience these up to 100 a day. They are called PVC's. I used to have Ventricular Tachycardia...might want to go get it checked out.
2007-07-31 18:21:40 · answer #4 · answered by Samm 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a doctor very soon. You can have heart disease at any age, although it is more common with older people, especially out of shape, poor diets, and stress.
2007-07-31 17:56:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It could be either one.
Start by checking your nutrition: Are you getting enough? What about enough water?
Now- the skipped heartbeats might be nothing at all. But if it's just started, it wouldn't hurt to get it checked.
Good luck.
2007-07-31 17:55:48 · answer #6 · answered by Tigger 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you may just have an irregular heart beat. go to your doctor.
2007-07-31 18:17:08 · answer #7 · answered by skeletonqueen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
are you a smoker? my husband has that and he thinks its from smoking. you should go in for a checkup.
2007-07-31 17:51:22 · answer #8 · answered by Laurellamags 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋