Palpitations makes you feel like your heart is beating too hard or too fast, skipping a beat, or fluttering. You may notice heart palpitations in your chest, throat, or neck. They can be bothersome or frightening. They usually aren’t serious or harmful, though, and often go away on their own but Most of the time,according to an article by WebMd published on the 20th of July,2021, they’re caused by stress and anxiety, vigorous physical activities, hormonal changes during menstruation, intake of caffeine, alcohol or illegal drugs, dehydration, blood loss and lots more. Heart palpitations usually don’t last long. They can last seconds or minutes or longer in some situations.
Treatment of Heart Palpitations
According to an article by Health Line published on the 10th February,2022 Treatment depends on the cause of your palpitations but If your palpitations don’t have a medical cause, you may be able to reduce symptoms by:
Managing stress and anxiety: Include relaxation techniques in your weekly routine which will help reduce heart palpations caused by stress or anxiety. There are many options, but some popular options include breathing exercises, yoga, meditations and so on.
Avoiding stimulants: Try to avoid or minimize intake of caffeine. Avoid illegal drugs like cocaine and ecstasy which are stimulants that can cause heart palpitations. Also ask your doctor whether any of your prescription medications contain stimulants that could cause heart palpitations.
Watching your diet: Low blood sugar can increase your risk of heart palpations. Replacing sugar and other simple carbs with complex carbs may help keep your blood sugar levels stable. For instance, try to swap sugary sodas, baked goods, and fruit juice concentrates with whole grains and fresh fruit and vegetables.
Quitting smoking: In a reviews of studies published in 2018, researchers found evidence that people who smoke are at an increased risk of arterial fibrillation, the most common cause of arrhythmia.
In rare cases, palpitations can be a sign of a more serious heart condition. If you have a history of heart disease and have palpitations that occur frequently or worsen, talk to your health care provider.
