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I have heart palpitations. ekg was ok. low iron (not anemic anymore though). could it be mild dehydration? seems to improve after excess water intake.
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Yes: Dehydration is very bad for your body,80% of your body is water,also water is essential for all chemical reactions in your body.So it is dehydration the cause of this heart palpitations
Answered 1/2/2016
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