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heart nerves
i have had this feeling in my heart for at least 20 yrs. i have had every test there is to check. eve the one where they go up the groin. Nothing was found It is very scarey and i feel like i am going to die. my heart beats fast then starts skipping beat. please help me get over this feeling. can't sleep at night and can't afford to go to drs. not on medicae just yet.
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If heart causes are ruled out, then other causes should be looked into for palpitations or a feeling of heart fluttering/skipped beats.
Chemicals like adrenaline, alcohol, caffeine, cocaine, amphetamines, and other drugs all cause palpitations. Disease (such as hyperthyroidism and pheochromocytoma) or mitral stenosis, panic disorder all cause this. Palpitations may be associated with heart problems, anemias, low blood sugar and low blood pressure. If you have cough and are taking medicines that contain asthalin or terbutaline then the palpitations can be a side effect of the drugs.
A very common cause of a feeling that heart skips a beat can be due to excess caffeine or alcohol intake. If you take either cut down the quantity and see if it helps. Smoking is another cause that should be seriously looked into.
At times it is due to electrolyte disturbance like sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Hence get the blood levels of these checked.
Heart causes have already been eliminated in your case. Anxiety and stress can also be a contributing factor. You can try meditation, yoga and deep breathing exercises to lower your stress.
Since I cannot examine you and know other related conditions you may be having, nor is a detailed history possible on net, I have listed the various possibilities that should be looked into. Please consult your PCP for primary examination followed by proper referral. Take care!
Welcome to the MedHelp forum!
If heart causes are ruled out, then other causes should be looked into for palpitations or a feeling of heart fluttering/skipped beats.
Chemicals like adrenaline, alcohol, caffeine, cocaine, amphetamines, and other drugs all cause palpitations. Disease (such as hyperthyroidism and pheochromocytoma) or mitral stenosis, panic disorder all cause this. Palpitations may be associated with heart problems, anemias, low blood sugar and low blood pressure. If you have cough and are taking medicines that contain asthalin or terbutaline then the palpitations can be a side effect of the drugs.
A very common cause of a feeling that heart skips a beat can be due to excess caffeine or alcohol intake. If you take either cut down the quantity and see if it helps. Smoking is another cause that should be seriously looked into.
At times it is due to electrolyte disturbance like sodium, potassium, calcium and magnesium. Hence get the blood levels of these checked.
Heart causes have already been eliminated in your case. Anxiety and stress can also be a contributing factor. You can try meditation, yoga and deep breathing exercises to lower your stress.
Since I cannot examine you and know other related conditions you may be having, nor is a detailed history possible on net, I have listed the various possibilities that should be looked into. Please consult your PCP for primary examination followed by proper referral. Take care!
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