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Question: I am dizzy and having chest palpitations. I have these from time to time and take meds to keep pulse rate even more or less. This time, I feel my heart beat in the center of my abdomen above my waist line in addition to in the heart area. Is this a cause for concern?
Brief Answer:
Palpitations can be felt in abdomen also!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
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Palpitations are feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing. They can be felt in your chest, throat, neck or abdomen.
Usually, palpitations are either related to your heart or the cause is unknown. Non cardiac causes include: Strong emotions like anxiety, fear, or stress,increased level of thyroid hormones or panic attacks.
As you already had your complete cardiac evaluation 18 months back and diagnosis of palpitation has already been made , so I don't think there is any need to worry as such. Palpitations are usually felt in chest area but they can be felt in abdomen also. Just keep on taking you medicines and get a cardiac evaluation done every year.
In case you have any other query , feel free to ask!
Thank you.
Palpitations can be felt in abdomen also!
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Firstly thanks for choosing Health Care Magic for your query!
Palpitations are feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing. They can be felt in your chest, throat, neck or abdomen.
Usually, palpitations are either related to your heart or the cause is unknown. Non cardiac causes include: Strong emotions like anxiety, fear, or stress,increased level of thyroid hormones or panic attacks.
As you already had your complete cardiac evaluation 18 months back and diagnosis of palpitation has already been made , so I don't think there is any need to worry as such. Palpitations are usually felt in chest area but they can be felt in abdomen also. Just keep on taking you medicines and get a cardiac evaluation done every year.
In case you have any other query , feel free to ask!
Thank you.
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Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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