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What Causes Severe Palpitations?
I find my heart beating very hard and fast for no apparent reason. Sometimes it happens in bed at night and sometimes I am just sitting at my desk. I do not feel any pain, just a very fast and hard heartbeat which I can feel in my head, neck and chest. I cannot think of anything that I am thinking of, worried about or any physical problem that would cause this.
Wed, 28 Jun 2017
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I recommend getting an EKG done to rule out cardiac arrhythmias.
You should also undergo Thyroid function test to rule out hyperthyroidism, which can cause palpitations.
Please be advised to follow-up with a primary care provider for further evaluation.
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Dr.Lekshmi
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I recommend getting an EKG done to rule out cardiac arrhythmias.
You should also undergo Thyroid function test to rule out hyperthyroidism, which can cause palpitations.
Please be advised to follow-up with a primary care provider for further evaluation.
Hope this answers your question
Please address further questions here
Regards
Dr.Lekshmi
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