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This is a fairly common occurrence in many people. The heart experiences a number of extra beats and the result is a fluttery feeling. This is called premature atrial contractions and is harmless.
But of course, without being checked out by a doctor, you can't be sure what is actually causing these flutters. Your age and weight are factors, as well as your life style (Smoking, alcohol, drugs). Your phycical conditioning also has an impact. So get a check up at the doctors to be sure.
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What does consitant heart flutters mean?
Heart flutters, or palpitations, can exist for many reasons. Some of the more common reasons include stress, illness, dehydration, and exhaustion. If a person experiences this consistently, a doctor should be consulted.
Heart flutters in afternoon and night?
flutters day and night all day all night .i have a beta blocker and i am scared to death to take it
What is it called when the upper chambers of the heart flutters?
Atrial Flutter. You may be thinking of atrial fibrillation, though.
Is it normal for a 26 year old woman to have frequent heart flutters and palpitations?
no. its never normal. could be a thyroid problem or just a caffiene problem... hopefully not a heart problem, but its worth checking out and easy to do. see your Dr.
How could you determine if heart flutters are harmless or if they signify an underlying problem if they don't happen often but you get concerned when they do happen and could types of foods cause it?
== == All people will experience "heart flutters" or "skipped heartbeats." These are not really skipped heartbeats, but they feel like it. My husband has "Atrial Fibrillation" where the top of the heart is jiggling like a bowl of jelly and the bottom of the heart MAY pool the blood (when it shouldn't) and there is cause for concern that if the blood does gel it could cause blood clots that could go to the brain. There are medications for it. Heart flutters are created by too much stress, caffeine (tea, coffee, pop, chocolate, cigarettes and alcohol.) If you were to cutback on these you may find you don't notice the heart flutters or have none at all. Our body is like an echo chamber so if nervous, stressed out or you've had 8 cups of coffee by the end of the day you could well have these feelings. When the heart adjusts to the kick of too much caffeine for instance it starts to pound (an adrenaline rush) and it pounds and the echo chamber of our body makes it feel worse that it is. It's uncomfortable and frightening, but not usually harmful. Some people can go to bed at night and be kept awake by the sound of their own heart! Doesn't mean they are having a heart attack. I suffer from them as well, but have cut back on my caffeine and exercise and eat better and they go away. I went to see a Cardiologist to have a stress test done just to put my mind at rest and all came back just fine. Heart flutters are caused by many different things. Hyperthyroidism/ Graves disease, a change in hormones (changes in estrogen for women--during or after pregnancy, during menstruation or menopause), binge drinking, or excess caffeine/high fat intake/no exercise. A person with very low blood pressure, a family history of strokes at an early age, and stress are all contributing factors to heart fibrillation's. Even though some people do not smoke, drink alcohol or caffeine they still can have heart fibrillates, and it's uncomfortable, and can keep a person awake at night. This doesn't mean an individual is having a heart attack, but you should always consult with your doctor. It could be as simple as reducing your caffeine, or it may be as dangerous as a blood clot or stroke. Just as a side note, make sure you are getting enough iodine in your diet; many healthy eaters who use organic products don't get enough iodine, and it results in goiters or thyroid problems, resulting in heart flutters. (A simple solution to that is to buy iodized salt.)
When a sentence says if you have a flash of fear when your heart flutters what does the flash mean?
a brief rush
Is heart palpitations the same thing as heart beat flutters?
From what I can understand, and I am no doctor, heart palpitations is the same thing as heart beat flutters. Heart palpitation is the feeling that your heart is racing.
What does consitant heart flutters mean?
Heart flutters, or palpitations, can exist for many reasons. Some of the more common reasons include stress, illness, dehydration, and exhaustion. If a person experiences this consistently, a doctor should be consulted.
When you are pregnant and your heart flutters what does that mean?
Nothing. It's your body dealing with 50% more blood to pump around.
Heart flutters in afternoon and night?
flutters day and night all day all night .i have a beta blocker and i am scared to death to take it
Why does your heart routinely flutter shortly one time during rest in late evenings even though you do not drink coffee?
Heart flutters or the feeling of missed heartbeats (everyone has them, but just doesn't feel it in some cases.) Over-exercising can cause this. There is caffeine in soft drinks and chocolate. Sometimes eating after 8 PM can produce heart flutters because of a chemical in possibly junk food. It would be a good idea to see your doctor and be sure you have no abnormalities of the heart. Don't risk not seeing you doctor. I'm sure you are OK, but your doctor can explain to you how the heart works and why you may be getting those heart flutters. Hormones also can cause heart flutters and young women to perimenopausal women and women in menopause can get these heart flutters or so-called missed heartbeats on quite a regular basis.
How do you know the right women has come along?
When your heart flutters like a butterfly :D
Can anaemia cause heart flutters?
Yes anaemia can cause heart flutters (palpitations). The cause is usually due to the heart trying to compensate for low oxygen levels in the body. Anaemia is an abnormally low amount of haemoglobin in the blood, which is the part of blood which carries oxygen. Therefore, low haemoglobin levels lead to low oxygen levels. In response, the heart will often try to increase the amount of blood pumped around the body, to meet the body's demand for oxygen by beating faster. This can cause a high heart rate which can lead to palpitations or heart flutters.
What is it called when the upper chambers of the heart flutters?
Atrial Flutter. You may be thinking of atrial fibrillation, though.
I have flutters in my chest several times a day what does this mean?
I have no idea :S
Will flutters make you gasp or cough a little is that your heart or something to do with your diaphragm?
Cardiac flutters do not generally make you gasp or cough, they are more related to a rapid heartbeat and tachycardia. Congestive heart failure can produce a slight cough. If you are experiencing symptoms that you are concerned about make an appointment with your physician.
How do you know for sure if you're in love with a guy?
If you feel completely comfortable around him and your heart flutters whenever you see him.
