Question 1

i feel my heart skip beats only when i lay down is this occasional thing dangerous ?

Accepted Answer

Potentially it could: Whenever you experience skipped beats, it could be a manifestation of something potentially more serious.  Symptoms such as this may be totally benign but still warrant further investigation by a primary are physician and then possibly also a cardiologist.

Question 2

heart beats skip every couple beats during physical exertion--could this be dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: You describe normal extra beats.

Question 3

i often get heart palpitations that come on very sudden and last for only a few seconds. example-skip normal normal skip skip normal skip. feels like extra beats. then hr shoots up and i feel super anxious. no other smptms. does this sound dangerous?

Accepted Answer

: The example of your heart beats with the sensation of extra beats is often related to stress, but it can be a medical problem such as thyroid problems. However, the shooting way up of your heart rate is not normal an should be assessed. Best to book an appointment  as soon as possible with a doctor to do an EKG and some blood tests. Then you can find out the cause and treat it. Do not put off.

Question 4

went to the er last night for chest pains. my potassium level was 2.9. ekg showed a skip in my heart beat. is that dangerous at 2.9?

Accepted Answer

Electrolytes: Electrolyte imbalances are common. Better measure of true potassium and magnesium is testing RBC not serum levels. Magnesium, potassium, and taurine can help stabilize cells. Just keep things in balance and do not overdo anything. Drink lots of water and eat lots of organic vegetables.

Question 5

i am hiv+ but undedectable almost 3 years my results came 0.0 un dedectable. i never skip my art pills my question is am i still higly catcy dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Not highly: You may not be contagious, but it is imperative that you inform your sex partners of your HIV status and practice safe sex.

Question 6

dangerous to miss a dose of lisinopril?

Accepted Answer

Missed dose: It is not serious if you miss one dose of Lisinopril (l). L works by lowering BP by correcting enodthelial dysfunction (e). Correcting e takes about 2 weeks to be effective and causes the artery to be more compliant (c). Increasing c causes a lowering of bp. The c lasts for up to 2 weeks if l is stopped so it is not harmful is you miss one dose of it. Please take it consistently in the future.

Question 7

how dangerous is a spinal tap for csf fluid? does the spine miss it?

Accepted Answer

Not dangerous: The most frequent problem might be a post-spinal tap headache when up and about, which can easily be reversed.  The missing fluid is typically replenished with a half hour, and usually the puncture closes rapidly.  Otherwise, complications a few and far between.  It is a very safe process these days.

Question 8

my 35 yr old husband's uric acid level is 7.1 is it dangerous? doctor prescribed tablets. what r the food items to be avoided if he skip tablets?

Accepted Answer

Uric acid level: His high uric acid level is usually due to diet.
Mainly a protein or meat diet causes a high uric acid level.

Question 9

10mgs a day amitriptyline for migraines. is it ok to skip a day occas? is missing a dose dangerous? what if i feel overly sedated from benadryl (diphenhydramine) once?

Accepted Answer

Regularly is best: Amitriptyline is effective as a medicine to prevent migraines, making migraines less intense and less frequent over time. It is not dangerous to miss a dose, but this will decrease the effectiveness. Both Amitriptyline and Benadryl (diphenhydramine) have a chemical property known as anticholinergic; each on its own can cause sleepiness, and that effect is compounded when they are taken together.

Question 10

why does my heart randomly skip beats?

Accepted Answer

Palpitation Sx: Palpitations are an awareness of extra heartbeats which most of us have. The sensation can be single or multiple and can sometimes last minutes. Different people may feel other symptoms along with them such as dizzy, lightheaded or short of breath. The palpitations are almost always atrial or ventricular premature beats. Usually benign but they are also found with abnormal hearts.

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I feel my heart skip beats only when i lay down is this occasional thing dangerous ?

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Heart beats skip every couple beats during physical exertion--could this be dangerous?

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I often get heart palpitations that come on very sudden and last for only a few seconds. example-skip normal normal skip skip normal skip. feels like extra beats. then hr shoots up and i feel super anxious. no other smptms. does this sound dangerous?

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Went to the er last night for chest pains. my potassium level was 2.9. ekg showed a skip in my heart beat. is that dangerous at 2.9?

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I am hiv+ but undedectable almost 3 years my results came 0.0 un dedectable. i never skip my art pills my question is am i still higly catcy dangerous?

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Dangerous to miss a dose of lisinopril?

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How dangerous is a spinal tap for csf fluid? does the spine miss it?

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My 35 yr old husband's uric acid level is 7.1 is it dangerous? doctor prescribed tablets. what r the food items to be avoided if he skip tablets?

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10mgs a day amitriptyline for migraines. is it ok to skip a day occas? is missing a dose dangerous? what if i feel overly sedated from benadryl (diphenhydramine) once?

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Why does my heart randomly skip beats?

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