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What exactly is the reason for my heart palpitations?
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Palpitations: These are caused by many things. Stress, excitement, irritants both physical and chemical, pressure like a hiatal hernia or esophageal push or pull, and primary heart things, the causes are very many in number.
Answered 12/10/2013
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Many causes: Unfortunately, there are many causes of palpitations. Some of them include stress, abnormal heart structure, or even to much caffeine. if they are bothering you that much please see a doctor.
Answered 8/17/2014
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