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Palpitations

Palpitation is when you feel that your heart has skipped a beat or beating too hard and fast or fluttering. The causes can be anything from simple conditions like strenuous exercise, stress, anxiety, low blood sugar, and shock to severe diseases like arrhythmias and heart valve defects. Get medical help immediately if palpitation is accompanied by loss of consciousness, sweating, chest pain, and difficulty breathing.

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How can I overcome an anxiety attack?

Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from severe anxiety attacks, palpitations and weakness. I am going through a lot of mood swings and hence I am overthinking. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Vishal Anilkumar Gandhi

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You might be suffering from an anxiety problem. There is a non-pharmacological treatment for it. I recommend that you follow the instructions provided below as they will help you. Exercise for 30 to 45 minutes every day, such as going for a walk. Do 20 minutes ...  Read Full »

I have heart palpitations and chest pain. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been having slight heart palpitations. The side of my chest is tight, and pains to take deep breaths. Sometimes, there is a sharp pain, and my heart races randomly. Recently, these symptoms have worsened when I exercise. I am 18 years old, and I want to go to the emergency room ...  Read Full »


Dr. Vandana Andrews

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query, and I can understand your concern. If you are experiencing symptoms like chest tightness, heart palpitations, and shortness of breath, especially during exercise, seek medical attention as soon as possible. These symptoms could indicate a sev...  Read Full »

I experienced palpitations despite normal test results. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I occasionally experience PVCs or PACs, usually a few times a week. Last night, after lying down quickly, I felt my heart palpitate for a couple of seconds, but it stopped without any symptoms. Despite having normal echos, EKGs, and a stress test in the last six months, my health anxie...  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. The palpitations may be related to a heart rhythm issue or, more likely, anxiety. Given that your electroencephalogram and echocardiography are normal, there is no need to worry. Ensure your thyroid function and e...  Read Full »

What are the side effects of taking Adderall?

Query: Hi doctor, I have a 29 year old boyfriend, who weighs 190 lbs and 6 feet tall, he is a former athlete in college. He was diagnosed with idiopathic hypersomnia through the spinal tab, five years ago. He is now taking Adderall 60 mg a day total, spread over six times, and is using Flumazenil cream, wh...  Read Full »


Dr. Ramesh Kumar S

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Idiopathic hypersomnia is a sleep disorder even less common than narcolepsy, a rare sleep disease. The biggest distinguishing characteristics include differences in REM (rapid eye movement) sleep, the absence of cataplexy (a sudden weakness in the muscles while fully co...  Read Full »

I want a second opinion about my echo results. Please help.

Query: Hello doctor, I have been having chest pain, heart palpitation, increased resting heart rate, mild swelling in my legs and arms, fatigue, and mildly elevated CRP. Also, some difficulty in breathing while lying down occasionally. I want a second opinion about my echo results. Kindly help.  Read Full »


Dr. Muhammad Zohaib Siddiq

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have thyroidectomy and you are taking thyroxine, I would recommend having your thyroid profile checked. Overdose of thyroxine can cause a faster heart rate. You had COVID-19. COVID-19 sometimes causes inflammation of heart muscles called myocarditis which also can ...  Read Full »

Are my heart palpitations due to over exercising?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 46-year-old male. I have a desk job where I need to be sitting for eight hours continuously at the computer. I am suffering from these problems since 27 years. When I was 19 years old, I did heavy exercises once and suddenly the heartbeat increased to approximately 180 times per...  Read Full »


Dr. Amiya Kumar Chattopadhyay

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have done some tests already related to the heart and found it to be normal. I suggest you do free T4 (thyroxine), T3 (triiodothyronine), TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), Holter monitoring, and hemoglobin. Based on the reports, the next course of action could b...  Read Full »

I have been suffering from weakness, palpitations, and a burning sensation. Why I am having neuropathic symptoms?

Query: Hi doctor, I had tested with five different manufacturers of HIV rapid kits at home after three to four sexual exposures. Is this test conclusive, accurate, and reliable? Do I need to test more? Am I negative for HIV 100 %? Present symptoms include pain in the body, weakness, palpitations, and conti...  Read Full »


Dr. Chibitam Hope Obia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Regarding your symptoms and several HIV tests done that showed negative results. You are not infected. You have developed an acute panic attack and a generalized anxiety disorder. Please take the following: Tablet Escitalopram 10 mg orally ...  Read Full »

My daughter is struggling with depression. Please help

Query: Dear Doctor, I am trying to figure out what is wrong with my 15 year old daughter. Her symptoms have developed most significantly over the past few months, and include depression, weakness, constant light-headedness, shortness of breath (even when sitting still), difficulty taking a deep breath (ca...  Read Full »


Dr. Meenal Mohit Vohra

Answer: Hi, It is really sad to know about your daughter. 1. As a matter of fact your daughter seems to have acute thyroiditis. Though the thyroid profile has not shown full blown thyrotoxic state, she has subclinical hyperthyroidism with TSH being suppressed. Since how long has she been like this? Thyroidi...  Read Full »

I have chest pain and palpitations. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I weigh 197 pounds but was 224 pounds three months ago. My height is 6 feet, and have no history of heart disease in my family. My blood pressure is a little high, and my cholesterol is normal. My LDL was 120 mg/dL three months ago before I started losing weight. I have been having che...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It is unlikely to be a coronary artery disease. Firstly, considering your age, it is very unlikely. Next thing, your stress test is normal, and you did not have any pain during the stress test. Pain should be uniform of cardiac blockages, and you should have got it whi...  Read Full »

I have recurring premature beats. Why?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 48 year old male. I have a lean build and do exercises regularly. Since childhood, I had a tendency for heart palpitations and premature beats, mostly when I do not get good sleep or if I am going through some stress. Around 16 years ago, I consulted a cardiologist and had an EC...  Read Full »


Dr. Sagar Ramesh Makode

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. These premature complexes are probably originating from the ventricles. These are usually benign and not life-threatening. Considering your age, the primary concern is a coronary artery disease, which is also less likely as you have been observing these symptoms ...  Read Full »

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