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What Causes Arrhythmia?

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Posted on Tue, 5 May 2015
Question: my girlfriend is 24 she said her heart hurts and it just started. I can see her pulse in her neck. it seems really fast and uneven. should I be worried? she's scaring me
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Take her to an ER urgently

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr. XXXX XXXXXXX

Thank you for posting your query here, I understand your concern for you girlfriend.

From your description, what your girlfriend seems to be experiencing is arrythmia of some sort.

You will have to take her to an emergency room urgently as this arrythmia can become fatal some times.

Please do not waste any time, rush to the nearest hospital or emergency room.

You can update me about her condition and ask further questions once she is fine.

Wishing your girlfriend a hasty recovery.

Best regards
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (15 minutes later)
at the moment she's refusing to go. she thinks it'll be nothing and put us in debt further. in the meantime time is there any thing I should look for? and if she's feels normal again should we stay home? Will they be able to find something if it's not happening at the moment? thank you so much for your answers.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Yogesh D (17 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Arrythmias can subside on their own at times.

Detailed Answer:
Hello Mr XXXXXXX

Thank you for the follow up.

There are many different types of arrhythmia and they can start off as one distinct variety but can progress to become a different type.

Uncomplicated sinus tachycardia may not require any treatment unless bothersome, but atrial fibrillation and flutter do.

Ventricular tachycardias are much more dangerous and need to be managed without delay.

Arrhythmia are a complex group of conditions that require highly accurate diagnosis and appropriate treatment.

So it is very unwise not to seek urgent medical help.

While having an episode of arrhythmia, the heart might stop beating suddenly, and that is the problem, if the brain does not receive blood supply for more than 2 to 3 minutes, then the brain will die and you will not have time to do anything.

Arrhythmias are medical emergencies and you should never neglect them.

Signs and symptoms that indicate that a person with arrhythmias is getting worse (Arrhytmias are bad already), are,

1. Giddiness
2. Fainting
3. Blurred or loss of vision
4. Chest pain
5. Difficulty breathing
6. Vomiting/nausea
7. Headaches
8. Cough


I hope I have been clear enough.

Best regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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What Causes Arrhythmia?

Brief Answer: Take her to an ER urgently Detailed Answer: Hello Mr. XXXX XXXXXXX Thank you for posting your query here, I understand your concern for you girlfriend. From your description, what your girlfriend seems to be experiencing is arrythmia of some sort. You will have to take her to an emergency room urgently as this arrythmia can become fatal some times. Please do not waste any time, rush to the nearest hospital or emergency room. You can update me about her condition and ask further questions once she is fine. Wishing your girlfriend a hasty recovery. Best regards