Question 1

what causes heart palpitations?

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Many things: Stimulants such as caffiene, energy drinks, decongestants such as psuedophedrine. Thyroid disease , anxiety, hormone imbalance are just a few causes.

Question 2

are heart palpitations inherited?

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Can be: Palpitations represent various rhythm problems, some of which can run in families.

Question 3

what are signs of heart palpitations?

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Palpitations: There is really no sign of palpitations -- but the results of palpitations may include fainting and black-outs -.

Question 4

heart palpitations? what creates heart palpitations?

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Usually : Usually heart palpitations are ectopic beats of the heart.  The heart rhythm and electricity tends to follow a standard path from sa node to av node to ventricle.  If you have an extra beat or beats that travel in a circle then you will feel palpitations.

Question 5

could heart palpitations be fatal?

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Heart palpatations: Palpitations are the sensation of an abnormal heart beat. Many types of irregular heartbeats are not harmful and are common for everyone throughout a normal day, we just do not feel them as palpitations, necessarily. However, some irregular heart beats are dangerous and require attention. This symptom should be reported immediately to your physician.

Question 6

could soy cause heart palpitations?

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I suspect not: I know of nothing in the medical literature that says soy causes palpitations. There is some evidence that soy can help some menopausal women with palpitations.

Question 7

can caffeine cause heart palpitations?

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Definitely: Caffeine is a relatively potent stimulant, and as true with all stimulants, it can cause palpitations and a rise in one's heart rate.  Should one experience multiple palpitations and/or an elevated heart rate for a prolonged period of time, be sure to see your physician.

Question 8

can bulimia cause heart palpitations?

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Indirectly: Since this process often leads to a change in a persons metabolism, and the balance of ions in their blood, it can set someone up for death due to a heart rhythm disturbance. In fact, it is one of the most worrisome features of the collection of anorexia,bulimia, and similar disorders.

Question 9

can lidocaine cause heart palpitations?

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Yes: Yes, any anti arrhythmic medicine can make arrhythmias worse.

Question 10

can dehydration cause heart palpitations?

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Yes: If you dehydrated or have "low fluids volume" in blood vesles - heart is increasing rate to circulate blood to vital organs and it may feel subjectivly as a "palpitation" . Whatever is the reason for dehydration - volume has to be replaced asap.

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