Question 1

can ibuprofen cause heart palpitations?

Accepted Answer

Yes: This is not a listed adverse reaction, but if you have no history of palpitations which started after taking Ibuprofen which stopped after stopping the drug. Then yes. We are still learning about more and more potential problems from nasaids.

Question 2

can discontinued use of ibuprofen cause heart palpitations?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations: Discontinue use of Ibuprofen has nothing to do with palpitations.It can be caused by number of conditions including use of alcohol, smoking, too much caffein, stress etc.If its very frequent, lasts for few minutes & interfering with your life style then you should consult your doctor who might do a 24hr holter monitor & few blood tests besides a detailed history to see if you need treatment.

Question 3

second osseous surgery last week, and a frenulectomy. 800mg ibuprofen for several days. now having heart palpitations, related to surgery or meds?

Accepted Answer

Palpitations: When was your last medical check-up? I would not assume anything. It would be better that you see your physician as soon as possible for an evaluation.

Question 4

three or four days ago i started having heart palpitations where my heart feels like its beating way to hard and maybe even skipping a beat. it is accompanied by the constant need to take deep breaths. what could it be?

Accepted Answer

Eval: I am not willing to take a guess with this sparse amount of information. It could be a reason to get assessed.

Question 5

when i eat junk food i get heart palpitations. almost as if my heart rate slows down but thumps harder. i measured my heart rate but its without 80-100. ive gone to the cardiologist before and they say it is normal. what is it? it gets me anxious

Accepted Answer

Doctor can evaluate: What we typically call junk food doesn't cause any heart symptoms before, during, or after meals, when compared to any other typical foods we eat. The only exception would be foods or drinks with high levels of caffeine, which can cause palpitations or fast heart rates. Thus, one's primary care doctor can evaluate to find out what the palpitations are, and what might be leading to them.

Question 6

i get strange heart palpitations (center side of chest) when in certain positions, as if my heart gets electroshocked, for example when suddenly raising my hand up or bending left side.its uncomfortable and makes me feel sick after.what can this be?

Accepted Answer

Strange symptoms: First, be certain that these symptoms are indeed emanating from the heart &amp; are true palpitations. One would check the pulse to see whether it's irregular or rapid at the time of symptoms. Otherwise you'd need to have an EKG at the time of symptoms or wear an outpatient Holter Monitor for 1or 2 days to record heart activity when you note these symptoms. You may instead be having ribcage pinches.

Question 7

why do i have heart palpitations?

Accepted Answer

Not known: Most of the time we don't find a specific reason for the heart to be beating irregularly which i assume is the reason for your palpitations. Things such as an overactive thyroid, caffeine, anxiety, disease of the heart valves, and coronary artery disease are associated with an increased incidence of palpitations but once again most of the time we don't find a specific cause.

Question 8

what is wrong if i have heart palpitations?

Accepted Answer

See a doctor: Many things can cause palpitations, often benign. Caffeine, stress, thyroid problems. Many people have harmless irregular rhythms from time to time. Some may be serious, if associated with chest pain or shortness of breath or fainting. You should  have an evaluation and find out if there is cause for concern.

Question 9

why could i keep getting heart palpitations?

Accepted Answer

Several reasons: Palpitations are a sensation of skipped or extra beats that some people feel. Often palpitations are benign, due to infrequent skipped beats and not related to any heart problem. In others, palpitations can be an indication of a heart condition that requires medical attention. Reducing caffeine and alcohol intake are general steps that anyone with palpitations can take. If it persists see your md.

Question 10

how to determine if i'm having heart palpitations?

Accepted Answer

Pulse more than 100: There is artery in your wrist on the thumb side. Count the beats for one minute. More than 100 beats per minute is palpitation.

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Three or four days ago i started having heart palpitations where my heart feels like its beating way to hard and maybe even skipping a beat. it is accompanied by the constant need to take deep breaths. what could it be?

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When i eat junk food i get heart palpitations. almost as if my heart rate slows down but thumps harder. i measured my heart rate but its without 80-100. ive gone to the cardiologist before and they say it is normal. what is it? it gets me anxious

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I get strange heart palpitations (center side of chest) when in certain positions, as if my heart gets electroshocked, for example when suddenly raising my hand up or bending left side.its uncomfortable and makes me feel sick after.what can this be?

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