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Are Palpitations And Missed Beats During Pregnancy Concerning?
I am 10 weeks pregnant and suffer from palpitations. I was taking antenol 25mg but had to stop this immediately by my docto due to pregnancy. I was okay for a while but the palpitations have started again. Its not too bad reaching about 100bpm but I can feel the beats quite strongly and sometimes I experience missed beats. I am awaiting my first antenatal appointment. In my last pregnancy I suffered a thyroid problem where I had to take medication. This was just during pregnancy as it went back to normal after the birth. I am also feeling really tired and no energy which I understand is probably due to my age of 37 and just being pregnant. I am going to see my doctor tomorrow but would like to know what I should be asking and if there is anything that can be done to reduce the palpitations when they happen. Also shouldnt I be having a blood test to check my thyroid now? Also would the palpitations/missed beats cause any damage/stress to my unborn baby?
Wed, 2 Dec 2015
Hallow Mumma,
Palpitations and missed beat any time during life is a warning signal. You should report to your physician for evaluation of your heart function. Severe anaemia may also cause such signs. Get your haemoglobin estimated.
Tiredness and fatigue with history of Thyroid dysfunction calls for your evaluation of Thyroid function. It also can cause palpitations. Get your T3, T4 and TSH estimated in your blood.
It is good that you have your appointment with the Obstetrician tomorrow. Brief him/her all your symptoms and get all the investigations done. Accordingly you will have to start appropriate treatment.
Hope this helps you,
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
Palpitations and missed beat any time during life is a warning signal. You should report to your physician for evaluation of your heart function. Severe anaemia may also cause such signs. Get your haemoglobin estimated.
Tiredness and fatigue with history of Thyroid dysfunction calls for your evaluation of Thyroid function. It also can cause palpitations. Get your T3, T4 and TSH estimated in your blood.
It is good that you have your appointment with the Obstetrician tomorrow. Brief him/her all your symptoms and get all the investigations done. Accordingly you will have to start appropriate treatment.
Hope this helps you,
Dr. Nishikant Shrotri
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