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For 3 days i've been having heart palpitations. could this be from too much pop? i sometimes have shortness of breath but that's it. no pain.

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Pop: Soda or "pop" has a large amount of caffeine which can absolutely cause you to have palpitations or a feeling that your heart is racing. Try cutting soda, tea and coffee out of your diet.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 11/17/2014

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Caffeine: Sodas have caffeine and this can cause palpitations. So avoid a drinking sodas and your symptoms should resolve.

Dr Arnold agreed

Answered 11/17/2014

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