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Heart Palpitations In Early Pregnancy
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Is increase in heart beat as an early pregnancy symptom?
Possibly: Symptoms to watch for early on include a missed period, headaches, tender breasts, nausea and lower backaches. If you have been sexually active and are experiencing any of these symptoms, it is important to take a pregnancy test. ...Read more
Premature (Definition)
Very premature is a condition in which a baby is delivered between 28 and 31 weeks' gestation. Depending on how premature, how sick, and how lucky or unlucky a baby is, he can get brain problems, cerebral palsy, blindness, deafness, developmental problems, learning disabilities, severe lung diseases, infection and loss of some intestines, etc... Babies who are only moderately premature usually ...Read more
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Can a fetus' heart beat be detected during the early stages of ectopic pregnancy?
Yes, on ultrasound: Yes with an ectopic, you can sometimes see a heartbeat on ultrasound. ...Read more
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Can there be heart beat in molar pregnancy?
Unlikely: Molar pregnancy usually doe snot have any body part formation, so it is unlikely to have a beating heart. ...Read more
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Chances of pregnancy loss after fetal heart beat?
Question?: Not sure what your question is here. Is or isn't there a fetal heart beat. If there is a heart beat, for right now there is a viable pregnancy. Please clarify your concerns. ...Read more
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Signs of heart attack in womenchest discomfort, irregular heart beat, pain in shoulder, weak, tired?
Pain/short breating: The most common symptoms of a heart attack in women include pain in the chest, neck or arm and shortness of breath. Many patients do not have such typical presentations. Other common symptoms include sweating and nausea. Irregular heart beat is not a common symptom of a heart attack. Tiredness, weakness or fatigue are common in the general population, but are not usually due to a heart attack. ...Read more
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Palpitation in first trimester of pregnancy in pco?
Not sure: I am not sure i understand the question. Palpitations can occur at specific times such as late at night when you are lying down. Or they can occur after drinking coffee or alcohol. In some cases they are more common during or after exercise. Sometimes the timing helps us in treatment. (if they always occur after alcohol for instance). Then you could mean how long they last, (momentary or hours). ...Read more
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Is an irregular heart beat in fetus always fibrillation?
Fast/slow/none: Assessing the fetal heart is a bit problematic. Since they are isolated inside the bag of waters, we are limited to detecting rate as fast/ slow/ normal or none. Various factors can lead to various rate changes. The fetal heart is usually beating much fast ; 130-160/min are routine. Stress can speed or slow the rate. When checking newborns, I have never had one with fibrillation in 3 decades. ...Read more
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Can heart attack result in missed or delayed period of perimenopausal woman?
Heart attack: Yes, a heart attack is a stressful event and may lead to a release of a host of compensatory hormones, one of which is cortisol. An imbalance of hormones may lead to a delay or a missed period. ...Read more
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Slow heart rate at rest, occasional skipped heart beats, sluggish, headaches, breast tenderness - is this perimenopause?
No: None of the symptoms you list are typical of menopause. ...Read more
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Is pain in the carotid artery a sign of heart failure with frequent PVC's, faintness, fast heart rate and bloating?
Carotid artery: disease in itself has no symptoms; it causes symptoms when blood flow to the brain is decreased because of it. Perhaps you are having neck pain, near the location of the carotid artery, but I would not interpret that as a sign of heart failure or cause of PVC's. Certainly frequent PVC's might be a sign of more serious dysrhythmia causing faintness/fast heart rate. You need to continue cardiac care ...Read more
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If the baby heart stops beating in utero during first trimester, will symptoms of pregnancy such as nausea, fatigue disappear almost immediately?
No: Symptoms of pregnancy that you list may take a few days after miscarriage to go away. It takes time for the hormone levels to come down. ...Read more
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Heart MurMur and Pregnant Could this cause complications during birth?
Murmur: Heart murmur is just noise. If the noise is caused by a significant heart blood flow problem, that is what you need to know. Ask your doc what is going on. ...Read more
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What arrhythmias are associated with an early first beat, erratic beats, tachycardia, dizziness,sob,chest pains, pounding hb, near syncope? Dangerous?
Worrisome....: The symptoms of chest pain, shortness of breath and near syncope are worrisome. Many arrhythmias can cause the symptoms you describe. The best way to diagnose an arrhythmia is with a Holter monitor, which will record your heart continuously for the time prescribed. See your doctor or, if your symptoms are severe, go to the ER for diagnosis and treatment. ...Read more
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Can pregnancy cause a heart murmur?
Yes: Blood volume increases during pregnancy and a pregnant woman can develop a "flow"/innocent murmur assuming she has a structurally normal heart. If she has any structural abnormalities, then some murmurs may become more apparent. ...Read more
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Can you have an ectopic pregnancy and fail pregnancy tests. All pregnancy signs no baby in uterus, elevated blood pressure 146/90 & heart rate at 109.
Ectopic: Cannot have ectopic pregnancy with out having a positive bhcg test ...Read more
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Symptoms of heart attack in women?
Same as in men: Same as in men, but maybe more subtle ... Chest pain, possible arm or neck pain, nausea, sweating, lightheadedness, shortness of breath, fatigue, restlessness, anxiety, etc. ...Read more
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Have multiple miscarriages. Have heart murmur, severe ectopic heart beats/lack oxygen to heart and pulm stenosis. Can they cause miscarriages?
Need more info: Not sure what you mean by lack of oxygen to the heart. I also need to know how severe the pulmonic stenosis is and whether the pressures are increased on the right side of the heart ...Read more
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Should a heart murmur cause concern in pregnancy?
Yes: In many normal pregnancies a heart murmur can develop as a result of the increase in blood volume that occurs during pregnancy. The vast majority of heart murmurs are harmless but in rare cases, they may suggest a problem with the mother’s heart valves. A physician can evaluate your condition and determine the cause of a murmur and whether it is something that needs further treatment or concern. ...Read more
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I had 7 late beats on my holter monitor during sleep. Are late beats the same as a sinus pause or arrest? Are late beats dangerous?
Unclear: I'm not sure what you mean by "late beats". It's possible this refers sinus pauses. What matters is the possible causes, like medications, and how "late" the beats, as in two seconds versus more than 3 seconds. You should review these findings with the doctor who ordered your holter monitor. ...Read more
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Why do I have heart palpitations?
Heart flutters: Heart palpitations could be caused by a physical or mental condition. You should get checked out by your local physician. If there is nothing wrong with your heart, you may be having panic attacks, for which there is effective treatment available. But first, don't take any chances with your heart. See a dr. ...Read more
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What do heart palpitations during pregnancy mean?
Depends: Like so many things it depends on what you are experiencing. Many changes occur to the cardiovascular system during pregnancy so that you can support two lives. If you are having prolonged symptoms that you are worried about i would recommend that you talk to your OB and then speak with a cardiologist if they feel that it is needed. ...Read more
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I was wondering are heart palpitations normal during the first week of pregnancy?
Very common: And usually very harmless. If the palpitations are causing you to be dizzy or short of breath, contact your doc to further evaluate. ...Read more
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Can heart palpitations be caused by ectopic pregnancy?
Palpitations: Palpitations have many causes from anxiety through anatomic and physiologic abnormalities. The feeling of bounding usually relates to the volume of blood pumped with each palpitation. There is no simple single answer for the question. If you're bothered by the feeling should consult a dr. To see if the problem can be clarified. ...Read more
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Heart palpitations in pregnancy worrisome? I have hyperemesis and sometimes when vomiting or randomly I get palpitations.
Should be OK: Palpitations while actively vomiting could be related to overactivation of the sympathetic nervous system in that moment. If the palpitations happen in isolation, you might want to see a Cardiologist. Regardless, a heart monitor such as Holter monitor could let us really know what's going on. Can't be too careful during pregnancy! ...Read more
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What causes heart palpitations in a healthy person and can they be an early indication of a potential illness?
Palpitations: Palpitations can be caused by strong emotions such as getting excited, angry or nervous, by vigorous exercises, or by caffeine, alcohol or medications such as sudafed. There are different types like skipped beats, various rapid beats and/or irregular beats. Medical conditions can cause palpitations, including hyperthyroidism, anemia, hypoglycemia, and cardiac problems. See your doctor for eval. ...Read more
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I've had heart palpitations on and off since early '14, started about the same time I got a flu shot, coincidence right? I had also quit drinking about the same time. small panic attack after getting the shot, first palpitations I remember ever havin
Get checked out,: Often occ. irregularities can be felt in the heart rate. But for repeated palpitations it is best to be checked to make sure that you don't have an electrical problem with your heart. Also, it's a good idea to be sure that you have normal thyroid function, since abnormalities in thyroid function can cause rhythm problems in your heart. So get a check up and tell them about the palpitations. ...Read more
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Woke up extremely fatigued. Fatigued all day. Early evening became dizzy and legs became heavy. Have been having occasional heart palpitations?
See doctor: With these symptoms see doctor. You need to get evaluated and then treatment to improve ...Read more
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My period over a week early, having heart palpitations for last 3 days randomly and noticing a little hair loss. Depressed mood last two days?
Could be stress,: Trauma, depression, please get an evaluation by a psychologist or psychiatrist to figure this out. ...Read more
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Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) DS 1.5 days (2x yesterday, 1x today) for a vagina boil. Heart palpitations & shortness of breath since yesterday. Can I stop taking it early?
Start another med: Would stop the Bactrim (sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim) and call your health care provider to prescribe another antibiotic. One and one half days is not likely time enough to cure your infection. ...Read more
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Can a cavity/s cause heart palpitations?
No: Please see u r dentist!
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Can heart palpitations be normal?
Yes and no: Particularly as people get older, the heart can beat prematurely or rapidly causing palpitations. That is so common and usually benign so that you might say it is normal. It partly depends on what you mean by normal. Is it normal to have grey hair or wrinkles? ...Read more
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What can cause heart palpitations?
Palpitations: Palpitations have many causes from anxiety through anatomic and physiologic abnormalities. The feeling of bounding usually relates to the volume of blood pumped with each palpitation. There is no simple single answer for the question. If you're bothered by the feeling should consult a dr. To see if the problem can be clarified. ...Read more
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Can heart palpitations be dangerous?
Yes: Yes they can be, but most are benign. You should see a doctor about them to determine if they are dangerous or not. ...Read more
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How can you stop heart palpitations?
Palpitation treat: Treatments include not using caffeine, alcohol , street drugs, smoking and other stimulant substances. Try to learn meditation and other calming techniques, cut out herbal substances, cough and cold medicines, nutritional supplements, see your doctor to be sure no direct heart problem and for treatment if the basics above don't help. ...Read more
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Can robaxacet cause heart palpitations?
Not likely: Lightheadedness, dizziness, drowsiness, nausea, urticaria, pruritus, rash, conjunctivitis, nasal congestion, blurred vision, headache, fever, seizures, syncope, flushing are known side effects. ...Read more
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How can I calm down heart palpitations?
Meds or relaxation: Depends on the type of palps you have. Please see a cardiologist! ...Read more
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How can I stop having heart palpitations?
Palpitation treat: Treatments include not using caffeine, alcohol , street drugs, smoking and other stimulant substances. Try to learn meditation and other calming techniques, cut out herbal substances, cough and cold medicines, nutritional supplements, see your doctor to be sure no direct heart problem and for treatment if the basics above don't help. ...Read more
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Hello can one die from heart palpitations ?
Rarely: There are very dangerous heart rhythms that might cause symptoms like palpitations when they occur. So the heart palpitation is the symptom however the cause of the heart palpitation, very rarely, might be fatal. In most cases, heart palpitations are quite benign. ...Read more
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Can eating make heart palpitations subside?
Palpitations: Not necessarily and in fact depending on what you eat may actually worsen. ...Read more
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Heart Palpitations (Definition)
Palpitations is the symptom, not the diagnosis. They are the 'abnormal awareness of the beating heart'. This can include the heart going to fast, too slow, too hard, irregularly, skipping a beat. The causes are varied eg electrical problems (both sinister and not sinister), extra beats (mostly harmless), anxiety, thyroid problem. If persistent or worrying then get checked for ...Read more
Palpitation (Definition)
Palpitations are an awareness of extra heartbeats which most of us have. The sensation can be single or multiple and can sometimes last minutes. Different people may feel other symptoms along with them such as dizzy, lightheaded or short of breath. The palpitations are almost always atrial or ventricular premature beats. Usually benign but they are also ...Read more
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