Suggest Treatment For Palpitation During Pregnancy
My heart has been beating normally then it feels like there is a really hard beat and it happens a few times a minute if not more. What is this? Oh and I'm 20 weeks pregnant with my 3rd baby and have been experiencing anxiety attacks with this pregnancy.
Mon, 24 Nov 2014
General & Family Physician, Dr. Vasudha's Response
Hi, I understand your concern. In pregnancy, blood volume is increased for fetal circulation. so heart has to over work- this causes palpitation in pregnancy. Apart from this pregnancy hormones/ mothers emotions/stress /indigestion/ anemia are other factors which contribute to palpitations. Your anxiety attacks must be increasing them! To manage it- - Understand the physiological cause behind it. - have healthy life style with nutritious diet with proteins/iron/calcium/vitamins . Moderate regular exercises in form of walking/yoga./ meditation Be occupied in the activities you enjoy, have 8 hours sound sleep, Be positive . - Get your self checked up by aphysician to exclude any heart problem-and be tension free. Thanks.
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Suggest Treatment For Palpitation During Pregnancy
Hi, I understand your concern. In pregnancy, blood volume is increased for fetal circulation. so heart has to over work- this causes palpitation in pregnancy. Apart from this pregnancy hormones/ mothers emotions/stress /indigestion/ anemia are other factors which contribute to palpitations. Your anxiety attacks must be increasing them! To manage it- - Understand the physiological cause behind it. - have healthy life style with nutritious diet with proteins/iron/calcium/vitamins . Moderate regular exercises in form of walking/yoga./ meditation Be occupied in the activities you enjoy, have 8 hours sound sleep, Be positive . - Get your self checked up by aphysician to exclude any heart problem-and be tension free. Thanks.