im a bit worried, every now and again i have random heart pulpitations even when im not doing anything strange, i could be just sat on the sofa and it happens, ive heard that caffine can cause this but i have literally no caffine im slighy over weight but nothing to bad, i drink ocassionly and i smoke about 10 a day. Any one got any idea what this could be
2007-09-27 08:12:17 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Heart Diseases
The cigarettes can be a factor in this. So can thyroid issues. You should see if what you are having are tachycardia arrythmias (weird nerve triggering issues) or PVCs (premature ventricular contractions). Tach can be a simple misfiring of the nerves that trigger the heart. While this is not usually life-threatening, it CAN cause a drop in blood pressure and subsequent fainting. Also, if it continues for too long a time, it can cause some damage. Often, this is caused by having more than one nerve leading to the heart and causing the mis-triggering (my friend had 3 of them!). Nowadays, there is a very simple, mostly non-invasive surgical procedure that can be used to sever the nerve at fault and leave just the one good nerve in place. Or, if the condition becomes extreme, medications or a pace-make can be used to control it. However, often this condition will simply disappear on it own (like mine eventually did!).
PVC's can be stress related. Again, they are not life-threatening, but should be looked into so that it can be determined that there is no underlying physical reason for them happening.
2007-09-27 08:20:53 · answer #1 · answered by Yahzmin ♥♥ 4ever 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was hyperthyroid I had heart palpitations constantly, if I were you I would get my thyroid checked out.
It can cause many more symptoms and eventually lead to heart failure due to it working so hard.
2007-09-27 08:34:40 · answer #2 · answered by chickadee_ajm 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
their are many factors to consider even soft drinks that are diet contain caffiene ,age plays a part blood pressure not quite right if you have a virus ,so i guess what im saying is go see doctor about it .
2007-09-27 08:19:18 · answer #3 · answered by leonard24seven 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anxiety. Been there--sitting on the couch doing nothing.
2007-09-27 08:20:01 · answer #4 · answered by maybe 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Eat less animal fat like cheeseburgers, ice cream and eggs.
2007-09-27 16:57:14 · answer #5 · answered by ted j 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋