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What Causes Sudden Onset Of Palpitations?

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Posted on Wed, 18 Jan 2017
Question: I have had a few heart palpitations this morning but no other symptoms. it has me very worried.
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Answered by Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff (4 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Palpitations usually not dangerous if otherwise healthy

Detailed Answer:
Dear Patient,

if you are otherwise healthy and especially there is no heart condition, palpitations are usually not dangerous. Usually it is recommedable to do a Basic checkup with ekg, blood work for anemia and thyroid function to rule out any medical condition that might cause the palpitations.

Please discuss this with your local gp,

best regards
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Dr. Ralf Von Seckendorff

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Practicing since :2009

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What Causes Sudden Onset Of Palpitations?

Brief Answer: Palpitations usually not dangerous if otherwise healthy Detailed Answer: Dear Patient, if you are otherwise healthy and especially there is no heart condition, palpitations are usually not dangerous. Usually it is recommedable to do a Basic checkup with ekg, blood work for anemia and thyroid function to rule out any medical condition that might cause the palpitations. Please discuss this with your local gp, best regards