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Have Palpitations, Skipping Beats, Numbness And Tingling Sensation In Left Hand. What Does It Mean?
Hi, so recently my heart has been racing a lot. When ever I have a little bit of caffeine or a candy it races. I haven't had caffeine for a couple days but my heart would still feel like it was skipping beats and then racing to cath up... Especially when I take deep breaths. My left hand/arm has also been numb and tingly for the past 2 days. Now my heart beat is a bit more regular but my heart just feels heavy and hurts. What should I do?
Fri, 10 May 2013
1.Racing of heart beat what commonly known as palpitation is common symptoms. There are number of causes.
2.Caffine can cause palpitation especially if used excessively.
3.My suggestion is to avoid caffeine related food and to be on the safe side ,need to do some investigation.
4.Blood test like full blood count, thyroid function test, urea ,creatinine and electrolytes, along with 24 hour holter need to be done.
5.If you didn't have fasting lipid profile checked in last six months then that need to be done.
6.once all these test are done then please let me know
2.Caffine can cause palpitation especially if used excessively.
3.My suggestion is to avoid caffeine related food and to be on the safe side ,need to do some investigation.
4.Blood test like full blood count, thyroid function test, urea ,creatinine and electrolytes, along with 24 hour holter need to be done.
5.If you didn't have fasting lipid profile checked in last six months then that need to be done.
6.once all these test are done then please let me know
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Hi friend,
Welcome to Health Care Magic
THE FIRST STEP IS TO SEE A CARDIOLOGIST
Irregular heart beats need to be DOCUMENTED by ElectroCardioGram (EKG).
Standard ECG records the electrical activity of the heart, for a few seconds. It can detect the arrhythmia occurring during that time only. If the episode occurs randomly or precipitated by a specific activity like exercise, one needs Holter or event monitor.
You have not stated your personal habits, family history or co-morbidities, even age, gender...which could have an influence on the diagnosis and outcome...
ECHOcardiogram / TMT (Treadmill exercise ECG) / LABORATORY work-up – may all be necessary for further assessment and assistance. / You may even need Electro Physiological Studies (EPS)
The treating doctor may suggest them depending on need, based on his assessment of the situation.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
Welcome to Health Care Magic
THE FIRST STEP IS TO SEE A CARDIOLOGIST
Irregular heart beats need to be DOCUMENTED by ElectroCardioGram (EKG).
Standard ECG records the electrical activity of the heart, for a few seconds. It can detect the arrhythmia occurring during that time only. If the episode occurs randomly or precipitated by a specific activity like exercise, one needs Holter or event monitor.
You have not stated your personal habits, family history or co-morbidities, even age, gender...which could have an influence on the diagnosis and outcome...
ECHOcardiogram / TMT (Treadmill exercise ECG) / LABORATORY work-up – may all be necessary for further assessment and assistance. / You may even need Electro Physiological Studies (EPS)
The treating doctor may suggest them depending on need, based on his assessment of the situation.
Take care
Wishing speedy recovery
God bless
Good luck
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