Question 1

what can cause an irregular heartbeat?

Accepted Answer

Too many to list: Sorry for vague answer but there are too many causes to list.  Get with a cardiologist to determine type of arrhythmia & potential treatments.

Question 2

can irregular heartbeat be caused bystress?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Stress can be a contributing factor.

Question 3

what're the causes of an irregular heartbeat?

Accepted Answer

Too many!: There are a plethora of causes for irregular heartbeat! that is why there is a whole specialty that is devoted to finding out the cause(cardiology) best to discuss with your doctor which cause pertains to your case.

Question 4

what would cause an irregular heartbeat in my baby?

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Depends: It depends on what you mean - most small children have a slighty irregular heartbeat which varies with respiration and this is normal. True dysrhythmias are a different story and you would have to discuss with your doctor.

Question 5

my question is what causes irregular heartbeat at times?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations: These are caused by many things. Stress, excitement, irritants both physical and chemical, pressure like a hiatal hernia or esophageal push or pull, and primary heart things, the causes are very many in number.

Question 6

can melatonin cause irregular heartbeat?

Accepted Answer

NOT usually: Melatonin is a hormone found naturally in the body. It's main use is for insomnia.  Melatonin seems to be able to shorten the amount of time it takes to fall asleep, but only by about 12 minutes! (according to one research study) the usual dose 1-3mg. Melatonin can raise blood pressure in people who are taking certain medications to control blood pressure-so not recommended in hypertension (hi bp).

Question 7

irregular heartbeats and causes for yuong woman?

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Many possibilities: Caffeine, nicotine, alcohol, stimulants, lack of sleep, stress, menstrual cycle, pregnancy, and fatigue are the usual suspects. Thyroid excess, some drugs, and many forms of heart disease are present in the minority. If you're troubled, you should get checked. An ekg, holter, echo, chest x-ray and blood samples for potassium, magnesium, thyroid, and kidney function are the basic workup.

Question 8

please tell me what causes irregular heartbeats?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations: These are caused by many things. Stress, excitement, irritants both physical and chemical, pressure like a hiatal hernia or esophageal push or pull, and primary heart things, the causes are very many in number.

Question 9

does anyone know what causes irregular fetal heartbeat?

Accepted Answer

Premature atrial CTX: >90% of all cardiac arrhythmias in fetuses are due to premature atrial contractions (benign) and resolve without intervention. They are more common with maternal caffeine consumption (tea, coffee, chocolate, coke/sodas) and smoking. The rest of the fetal arrhythmias are more serious but rare and include atrioventricular block, supraventricular tachycardia (paroxysmal or sustained), atrial flutter.

Question 10

i have been getting irregular heartbeats almost everyday --what can cause this?

Accepted Answer

Lifestyle: First - get evaluated by a cardiologist.  If you smoke - stop.  Limit alcohol, limit caffeine, limit use of stimulants. All of these can cause irregular heartbeats.

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