A member asked:

I sometimes have constant heart palpitations, for ex when under stress, sadness, hungry or in hot/cold weather. how do these affect heart health?

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Dr. John Feola answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

PALPITATIONS W/U: Palpitations that symptomatic deserve a prompt W/U: exam/labs especially TFTS/EKG/Event Monitor/ECHO andThe discussion of treatment options with your doctor. While you are waiting eliminate caffeine focus on staying hydrated. If palpitations worsen or syncope develops go directly to the ER stick to a GF diet WholeApproach.com gutbliss.com YOU NEED TO DETERMINE THE TYPE OF ARRHYTHMIA FIRST.

Answered 9/6/2015

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