{"id":92,"date":"2016-07-07T06:58:00","date_gmt":"2016-07-07T06:58:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/what-triggers-palpitations\/"},"modified":"2024-07-12T06:16:34","modified_gmt":"2024-07-12T06:16:34","slug":"what-triggers-palpitations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/heart-health\/what-triggers-palpitations\/","title":{"rendered":"What Triggers Palpitations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"toc\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong style=\"color: #c01c7b;\">Table of Content<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/heart-health\/what-triggers-palpitations#q1\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong><em>What causes palpitations?<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/heart-health\/what-triggers-palpitations#q2\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong><em>Wonder what happens to the heart during palpitations?<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/heart-health\/what-triggers-palpitations#q3\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong><em>Here are the symptoms associated with palpitations.<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/heart-health\/what-triggers-palpitations#q4\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><strong><em>How do you control palpitations?<\/em><\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"caps\">Palpitations are a rapid, strong and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/cardiology\/know-about-cardiac-arrhythmia-irregular-heartbeat\/\"><u>irregular heartbeat<\/u><\/a>\u00a0due to some kind of illness or\u00a0excess agitation or overexertion of the muscles. Palpitation is associated with anxiety and does not necessarily indicate any abnormality of the heart, but it can be a symptom arising from an irregular heartbeat. According to <strong><b>heart doctors<\/b><\/strong>, the anxiety might be caused due to excess consumption of caffeine or nicotine or alcohol. Sometimes palpitations could occur\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/news-events\/october-questions-about-pregnancy\"><u>during pregnancy<\/u><\/a>. Palpitation can be intermittent and of different intensity and duration, or continuous. Generally, palpitations are not serious or harmful and usually go away on their own.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"q1\">What causes palpitations?<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Palpitations are mainly associated with the following<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/cardiology\/coronary-heart-disease-awareness\/\">Coronary heart diseases<\/a>, congestive <a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/cardiology\/the-different-stages-of-heart-failure\/\">heart failure<\/a>, heart valve problems.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Thyroid problems such as hyperthyroidism.<br \/>\n\u2022 Low blood pressure, fever.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0During pregnancy if the mother has anemia or hormonal changes.<\/p>\n<p>Some people experience palpitations after eating heavy meals composed of a lot of carbohydrates, sugar, or fat. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/centers-of-excellence-and-specialties\/cardiology-doctors\/trichy-heartcity\"><strong><u><b>Heart specialists<\/b><\/u><\/strong><\/a>\u00a0believe that monosodium Glutamate (MSG) present in certain foods can also trigger palpitations.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"q2\">Wonder what happens to the heart during palpitations?<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-482 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/heart-2.jpg\" alt=\"Heart during palpitations\" width=\"320\" height=\"209\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/heart-2.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/heart-2-300x196.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 100vw, 320px\" \/>During palpitation the upper chamber of the heart, the arteries contract prematurely. In order to compensate this, the arteries rest for a fraction of a second longer than usual and this is followed by the forceful contraction of the lower chambers of the heart (the ventricles).<\/p>\n<p>Sometimes the lower chambers of the heart contract prematurely and if this keeps continuing for every beat then it leads to a condition called ventricular fibrillation. Ventricular fibrillation requires immediate medical attention because it is the most frequent cause of cardiac arrest.<\/p>\n<div class=\"also-read\"><strong>Also Read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/cardiology\/atrial-fibrillation-and-embolic-strokes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Atrial Fibrillation And Embolic Strokes<\/a><\/div>\n<h2 id=\"q3\">Here are the symptoms associated with palpitations.<\/h2>\n<p>\u2022\u00a0The person might begin to feel slightly dizzy or light headed.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0The person could experience <a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/emergency-care\/difficulty-in-breathing-what-it-could-mean-and-emergency-response\/\">difficulty in breathing<\/a> properly.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Sometimes the person might faint and lose consciousness.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0Excessive sweating accompanied by pain and pressure in the chest can also be felt.<\/p>\n<p>Medical treatment is required as soon as possible if the condition becomes serious.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"q4\">How do you control palpitations?<\/h2>\n<p>In many cases, palpitations are harmless and go away on their own. Generally, if there are no underlying conditions like a heart disease then\u00a0 the following might prove very effective:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-483 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/stop-heart-palpitations_abad8a1431186531-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Ways to control palpitations\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" \/>\u2022 Keep your alcohol, nicotine and caffeine levels under control.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/lifestyle\/physical-symptoms-of-stress\/\">Stress<\/a> and anxiety are a major cause so focus on doing more yoga and relaxing exercises. Take a peaceful walk on the beach and focus on keeping serene.<br \/>\n\u2022\u00a0If you have allergies that make you cough, avoid those substances at all cost.<\/p>\n<p>These are very general methods to avoid palpitations, but for more specific conditions like anemia or <a href=\"https:\/\/kauveryhospital.com\/blog\/cardiology\/heart-diseases-and-symptoms-a-mini-reference-guide\/\">heart disease<\/a>, more focus should be given to eliminate the underlying disease.<\/p>\n<p>Once your health issue has been identified and addressed, it&#8217;s vital to adhere to a healthy lifestyle to prevent heart palpitations and protect your vital <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kauveryhospital.com\/Centers-of-Excellence-and-Specialties\/Cardiology\"><u>heart health<\/u><\/a>. For continuous care and guidance, visit <strong><b>Kauvery Hospital, conveniently located in Chennai, Hosur, Salem, Tirunelveli, and Trichy.<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong><b>Frequently Asked Questions<\/b><\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><strong><b>\u00a01.\u00a0 <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>What causes palpitations?<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Palpitations can be caused by heart diseases, thyroid issues, low blood pressure, pregnancy, caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, or heavy meals.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>\u00a02. <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>Are palpitations dangerous?<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Usually not, but persistent or severe palpitations need medical attention.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>\u00a03. <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>What happens to the heart during palpitations?<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>The heart&#8217;s chambers may contract prematurely, which can sometimes lead to ventricular fibrillation, a serious condition.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>\u00a04. <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>What are the symptoms of palpitations?<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong>Symptoms include dizziness, light-headedness, difficulty breathing, fainting, sweating, and chest pain.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>\u00a05. <\/b><\/strong><strong><b>How can I control or prevent palpitations?<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>To control or prevent palpitations, manage your intake of alcohol, nicotine, and caffeine, reduce stress through relaxation exercises like yoga, and avoid allergens that trigger coughing. For specific conditions like anemia or heart disease, focus on treating the underlying issue.<\/p>\n<p><strong><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Kauvery Hospital is globally known for its multidisciplinary services at all its Centers of Excellence, and for its comprehensive, Avant-Grade technology, especially in diagnostics and remedial care in heart diseases, transplantation, vascular and neurosciences medicine. 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