Question 1

do smells make heart flutter?

Accepted Answer

It is possible: It is possible that a particular smell could cause a "heart flutter" in an individual.  Heart flutter refers to a palpitation. If a person becomes anxious because of a certain smell, this could cause a flutter.  Palpitations are associated with atrial flutter, whick can be cause by a large number of causes(drugs, illicit drugs, caffeine) as well as diseases(abnormalities of the heart.

Question 2

why could the heart flutter at night?

Accepted Answer

Rhythm problem: Palpitations or fluttering sensations in the chest most commonly mean that the heart is actually beating irregular with some early beats and some pauses. This can occur at any time of day but not uncommonly, the patient is more likely to notice the sensations at night when lying still or on the left side. Also, in some cases the skipping is more likely to occur when the pulse is slower(lying down).

Question 3

how do i know if i have heart flutter?

Accepted Answer

Heart flutter: This is usually manifested by a sensation of a skipped heart beat. We generally cannot feel our heart beat. If you do have a sensation of a skipped heart beat or palpitation, see your primary care physician for an initial evaluation and if appropriate, he/she can refer you to a cardiologist for further evaluation.

Question 4

can reflux feel like a heart flutter?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Heart flutter can mean almost anything to different people. I have had patients note "palpitations" or "gurgling" in their chest from a hiatal hernai and I have also had patients with proven severe erosive esophagitis develop symptomatic arrhythmias (apc, vpc and paf) which resolved with treatment of their reflux. So "heart flutters" may or may not be causally associated with reflux/hiatal hernias.

Question 5

how could heart flutter be treated without surgery?

Accepted Answer

Medicines: With medicines to control the heart rate, to prevent clots in the heart, and to convert the flutter back to a regular rhythm and keep it there. Also at times the heart is given a shock to convert the rhythm back to normal.

Question 6

does fiber cause heart flutter?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: I have never seen or heard of that. If you just mean palpitations or a fluttering sensation in the chest, perhaps. Some people get bloating from a high fiber diet and that could possible cause fluttering sensations in the chest. All palpitations are not related to actual irregular heart beat. The palpitation is just a sensation that you get of fluttering in the chest.

Question 7

could sadness cause heart flutter?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Anxiety can cause palpitations, the sensation that one's heart is pounding. Sadness is not associated with heart rhythm irregularities. Heart flutter should be evaluated by your pcp.

Question 8

could steroids make the heart flutter?

Accepted Answer

Not directly: The sensation of palpitations is fairly common and steroids (depending on the type, potency, and route of administration) have many possible adverse effects, including some cardiovascular ones.  However, it is more likely that the underlying condition for which you are receiving the steroids, or associated conditions, may be the root cause of the "flutter".  If persistent, talk to your doctor.

Question 9

can someone take propanol for your heart flutter?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes it is one of many possible treatments. Ask you doctor.

Question 10

can heart flutter be caused by chemo and menopause?

Accepted Answer

Yes, either: Heart palpitations can be caused by either low estrogen levels, fluctuating estrogen levels, or chemotherapy.  Adriamycin (doxorubicin), Cytoxan (cyclophosphamide) and 5-fu are chemotherapies that commonly cause palpitations.  The steroids (prednisone) given with chemotherapy can also cause these symptoms.

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