What Causes Palpitations When Suffering From Anxiety?

Posted on Mon, 15 Sep 2014

Question: I have heart i was checked years ago an it wasnt bad i have been having them more i habe noticed i have been having a lot of gas. I am going to get checked again to make sure nothing is wrong. I suffer from anxiety sometimes i just want to know can i die just from the palpitstion alone

Answered by Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Unlikely to be anything serious.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thanks for your query.

Palpitations are very common with anxiety. It is important to understand that anxiety can present with not only psychological symptoms but also with physical or bodily symptoms. Rapid heart rate (palpitations), chest tightness or discomfort, etc. can are all commonly seen in people with anxiety.

Moreover, you have mentioned that you have had your heart checked a few years ago and it was fine. So, it is unlikely that you are having any serious problem. So, you can relax and not worry about it too much.

Wish you all the best.

Regards,
Dr. Jonas Sundarakumar MBBS., DPM., MRCPsych.(U.K.)
Consultant Psychiatrist

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar