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Has mitral valve stenosis caused me tachycardia?
Query: Hello doctor, I am suffering from heart palpitations (especially when I lie down or do some physical activity), shortness of breath, tachycardia for the past three months. I am taking Propranolol (20 mg per day) for this. Propranolol is controlling trachycardia a bit. In stress my condition worsens... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It seems to be due to anxiety. To exclude any valvular disorder, the cardiologist will auscultate your heart carefully, if he listens any abnormal sound he may advise echo, otherwise no need. Regarding palpitations, better have an ECG done at the time of symptoms or alt... 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 »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have a 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 can... 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 »
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 »
I am worried about frequent heart beat skips. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am experiencing frequent skipping of my heartbeat currently. It happens up to five times in one minute, around three to five times a day. Earlier, it would happen occasionally, maybe once per month and sometimes once per week, but since last month, it gradually started to increase an... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query thoroughly and understand your concern. All things appear good except your frequent palpitations or skipped beats, and the apparent cause seems to be alcohol and anxiety. Further workup is needed, but I would like to suggest at least stopping alc... Read Full »
I often have palpitations at bedtime. Please help.
Query: Hello doctor, I am 19 years old in good health. For about a year, I have had some strange heart palpitations. They tend to happen at night when I lie down. They are very strong beats and irregular. It lasts only a couple of minutes but is quite scary as it feels like my heart is beating out of contr... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Palpitations are very common, and usually, they are not serious until there are accompanying symptoms like lightheadedness, dizziness, fainting or drop attacks, etc. One of the most common causes of palpitations is anxiety, but it can also be due to heart rhythm prob... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,A few months ago, I started experiencing heart palpitations, mainly at midnight. Concerned about my health, I went to the hospital and had an ECG(Electrocardiogram) done, which showed a normal reading. However, my blood pressure seems to fluctuate, and it's currently at 139/78 mmHg. Add... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Thank you for your query. I read your query and understood your concern. Your ECG is normal. I suggest you follow the below-mentioned instructions to control blood pressure: Avoid smoking and other addictions. Reduce salt intake in the diet. Reduce fatty fo... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am 23 years old. My height is 5 feet, and I weigh 99.208 pounds. My problem is that I feel my heartbeat when sitting still or lying down. I can feel my body vibrates in correspondence to my heartbeat. This is very annoying and scary. I feel so weak to do simple tasks like bathing. Howe... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Unusual awareness of own heartbeats is called Palpitations. Palpitations may occur due to various reasons. The reasons are fast heart rate, slower heart rate, irregular heart rate, being overcautious about heartbeats, thin, lean patients can feel the heartbeats, especia... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I have been noticing heart palpitations from the beginning of my pregnancy time. I had anxiety and fear continually and after a month my baby suffered an abortion. Even after that, palpitations persisted. I have taken medication but could not see the results. It has been a year since I ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Anxiety causes the release of stress hormones that in turn cause palpitations, fatigue, tiredness, and all the symptoms you have mentioned. I advise you to follow the below-mentioned instructions Avoid anxiety by finding the causes... Read Full »
Query: Hello doctor,I had heart palpitations throughout my body when pregnant. I was constantly worried and scared, yet my palpitation never went away, and underwent an abortion one month later. The palpitation, however, remained. I take medication, but it does not completely cure me. Last year, I got preg... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your hemoglobin is low and your MCV (mean corpuscular volume) is high. Your TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) is also elevated, despite normal T3 and T4, indicating subclinical hypothyroidism. Are you using thyroid medication? Hypothyroidism can harm a developing infan... Read Full »
I have increasing muscle pain, chest palpitations, and fluctuation in heart rate. Why?
Query: Hi doctor,Would a giant cell myocarditis show on a late enhancement MRI of the heart? I have worrying health issues, and I am increasingly bedridden. I have increasing muscle pain, chest palpitations, slowly increasing heart size, and fluctuation in heart rate with tachycardia and then bradycardia. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Myocarditis can show up on MRI (magnetic resonance imaging), but in myocarditis, troponin is markedly raised, and also pro-BNP (pro–B-type natriuretic peptide) levels. In myocarditis, the heart muscle weakens and causes fluid accumulation i... Read Full »