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What Causes Severe Heart Palpitations During Physical Activity?
Question: I have been having heart palpitations for about a week now. Only when I am exercising or other times when I am doing something that would elevate my heart rate. What are some things that cause palpitations? I have had them on occasion before but never lasting this long
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Palpitations may be related to the following causes:
- Cardiac issues (especially ischemic heart disease, heart failure and valvular disease).
- Hormonal disorders (especially hyperthyroidism)
- Anemia
- Stress and anxiety
- GERD (acid reflux)
If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations to find out what is causing your symptoms:
- Blood work including thyroid hormones
- Ecg
- Cardiac echo
- Holter monitoring
- Stress test
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Upper endoscopy
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
Palpitations may be related to the following causes:
- Cardiac issues (especially ischemic heart disease, heart failure and valvular disease).
- Hormonal disorders (especially hyperthyroidism)
- Anemia
- Stress and anxiety
- GERD (acid reflux)
If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations to find out what is causing your symptoms:
- Blood work including thyroid hormones
- Ecg
- Cardiac echo
- Holter monitoring
- Stress test
- Abdominal ultrasound
- Upper endoscopy
Hope this will be of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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