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Occasional heart palps seems correlated w/ big carb-rich meals & maybe anxiety. ecg machine says normal but im abroad w/ no good docs. advice? worry?

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Dr. Atique Mirza answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine - Cardiology

Do not worry: Occasional palpitations can many reasons. Anxiety, stress and increased caffeine intake are most common. Please hydrate your self and consider over the counter magnesium if possible.

Answered 12/6/2013

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A member asked:

Occasional heart palps seems correlated w/ big carb-rich meals & maybe anxiety. ecg machine says normal but im abroad w/ no good docs. advice? worry?

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