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Have you been struggling with heart palpitations that seem to have no obvious cause? It can be an extremely hard thing to face when there is clearly something seriously wrong with your health and you don\u2019t seem to be able to find the cause of your health issues \u2013 especially when you have already been to several doctors so far and even they have been unable to tell you just what the cause of your heart palpitations are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We would suggest that you keep reading for twelve of the most common causes of heart palpitations \u2013 you can even take this list straight to your doctor should you suspect that something could be wrong with your health. This could well be what helps them find the cause for your health problems, and that\u2019s the first step to improving your health for the long haul. Could some of these be causing your problem?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Taking Drugs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

First off, we can define heart palpitations <\/a>as any kind of increase in the heart rate that lasts for an extended period of time \u2013 this heart rate might slow down to normal over time and with the introduction of some medications, usually, beta-blockers, which will be prescribed by your doctor or given to you in hospital.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These types of increases in your heart rate can last for long periods of time and seem to flare up entirely on their own, or they can be tired to very specific times in your day \u2013 in which case you should take a much closer look at what the cause of your heart rate increase might be. If you can tie it to the use of any kind of stimulants throughout the day, some of which can include caffeine from the coffee you are taking through to alcohol, it could cause your palpitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Natural Health<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are plenty of external things around you that can trigger heart palpitations just as much as certain health conditions. So, before we even start to look at the different range of health conditions that can affect your health, we\u2019ll first look at the kind of external factors that can influence your heart rate and cause it to skyrocket far above what\u2019s considered a normal resting human heart rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For starters, if you are used to natural health and consider it above pharmaceuticals<\/a>, then you should consider running everything that you take past your medical doctor before you take it from now on: There are many things that can seem like natural options at first but which can have a massively negative effect on your health if you take them with any kind of heart issues. They might even clash with some medications you are already taking now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Exercise<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Of course, we should also stop at some point in this article to point out to you that the increase of your heart rate isn\u2019t always a bad thing \u2013 and that it\u2019s the desired effect for many people a lot of the time. Are you feeling a little confused? Let\u2019s explain that first: Exercise <\/a>is basically a way to get the heart rate to go up, especially when we\u2019re talking about cardio exercise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is, assuming that you have a healthy heart, to begin with, one of the ways to build and exercise the heart \u2013 this keeps it healthy, especially because the heart is no more than another muscle of the body that should be exercised just like any other. But you should always approach exercise with a healthy level of caution, especially if you have heart palpitations or chest pain when you are not exercising. Always take it slow!<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Adrenaline<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever heard someone say that they have just experienced an adrenaline <\/a>rush? Or, have you heard about people describe themselves or others as adrenaline junkies? Let\u2019s backtrack a little and define adrenaline before proceeding. Adrenaline is one of the hormones produced by the body \u2013 the adrenal gland if you want to be more specific \u2013 and this is the hormone that\u2019s most often tied to the body\u2019s \u201cfight or flight response\u201d, or the rush that you experience when you are about to go through some kind of physical excitement \u2013 or if you get the fright of your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

An adrenaline rush in the most simple terms is the hormone being released in your body as preparation for your body to undergo some kind of physical strain: This is your body\u2019s way of getting ready for it. Of course, only one of the things caused by adrenaline is heart palpitations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Hormones<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Have you thought about your hormones<\/a>? It could very well be your hormones that are the cause of your heart palpitations, especially if you\u2019ve already read through most of this list as it is and been unable to find the cause for your suddenly accelerating heart rate. There are many reasons that your hormones could be out of balance, and just some of these reasons can include your diet, going through phases in your life like menopause or puberty and external factors \u2013 it\u2019s been proved that consuming certain types of food will up and lower your hormone levels accordingly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can do a lot of different things to your body, only one of which is increasing the pressure on your heart \u2013 and a surge in heart rate that you will likely experience as heart palpitations when they happen. You should visit your doctor if this is the case with you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Depression<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are many different causes for heart palpitations and not all of them are as obvious as you might think at first \u2013 we can even go as far as to say that not all causes for heart palpitations are directly tied to your heart, either. This can mean that doctors might easily miss what\u2019s wrong your heart, or they might misdiagnose and send you on your way home when there\u2019s a much larger issue for them to address when it comes to your health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the less common causes for heart palpitations is depression<\/a>, and it\u2019s actually for very simple reasons: Depression affects the levels of many things in your body and it can even affect the way your heart functions and the way your hormones release \u2013 these effects, in turn, will have a direct effect on your heart rate, which can lead to heart palpitations as a result.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Infection<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that an infection <\/a>can cause a wide range of other symptoms ranging from severe pain to fever \u2013 and heart palpitations? The symptoms that are experienced by most people during an infection are your body\u2019s way of taking care of you and stopping the spread of symptoms to other parts of your body.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember that any signs of infection means that your body is at serious risk \u2013 either of the infection spreading further throughout your body, or of the infection starting to affect other parts of your health; a very bad infection can even lead to death if you leave it untreated. If you have any kind of infection, you should visit your doctor immediately and make sure you keep the affected area as clean as possible. Never let an infection run: You can be putting your health at serious risk and it could kill you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Cholesterol is Too High<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you are experiencing a sudden increase in your heart rate, then you should remember that you are often only experiencing it as a symptom of something else: Having heart palpitations is almost always a sign that something else in your body is wrong and that it needs to be addressed as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We would recommend that you make an appointment with your doctor as soon as you can to have your overall health screened just to make sure your health is in perfect condition \u2013 and if not, your doctor should be able to make some recommendations to get your health back to shape. If you are experiencing heart palpitations, you should consider the fact that you might be suffering from high cholesterol <\/a>\u2013 if you need to make some changes here, it will very likely start with your diet: First, cut out any and all fatty, greasy foods! <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Low Blood Pressure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Along with your cholesterol<\/a>, when you go for a general screening your doctor should also be checking a few other things \u2013 without going into the full list of things that make a doctor\u2019s physical exam, let\u2019s talk about blood pressure. Your normal blood pressure should be measured at 120 over 80 \u2013 anything more than that is considered to be high blood pressure, and anything under that is considered to be low.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Both cases are potentially bad for your health and need to be brought under control with some immediate changes in your diet and usually a lifelong regimen of medication to control your blood pressure for the long term. And, when your blood pressure is out of whack then you can also know that it will likely be affecting your heart as well: Have heart palpitations that have no seeming cause? You should go and check your blood pressure first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Anemia<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Have you been following the right kind of diet? If not, then you should consider that it could not only be the reason for the heart rate issues you have been experiencing but that it could also point to a huge range of other health issues that we\u2019d recommend you have addressed as soon as possible:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you just push on, then you could be doing more damage to your heart without even realizing it. Many diets can put a lot of strain on the heart without you having any idea that you are doing it: You might just be feeling a little off and continue with your usual routine, doing major damage to your health in the process. If you are getting heart palpitations more often, then you might also be anemic <\/a>\u2013 this means that you\u2019re not taking in enough red blood cells to be healthy. Up your iron.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. A Leaky Heart Valve<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There is always the chance that your heart palpitations are a sign of something far more serious \u2013 and you should always take note if that\u2019s the case. If you notice that you have severe or even moderate heart palpitations and you have been unable to find the cause of your heart palpitations up until now even by looking at the other options on this list then it might be time to consider that your heart condition is much more serious than you had expected at first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a leaky heart valve<\/a>, literally a heart valve that leaks and doesn\u2019t close as a valve should, could also be another reason for your heart rate to increase with seemingly no reason. And leaving this one untreated could mean much more serious effects on your health in the future: So always visit your doctor if you have any health problems that are undiagnosed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Heart Attack Precursor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Have you gone through this entire list and been unable to find the cause for your heart palpitations? Then it could very well be that your heart palpitations are a symptom of something else more serious that needs to be addressed as soon as possible. If you are struggling with heart palpitations then we would suggest that you make an appointment with your doctor so you can get it checked out as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Heart palpitations can easily point to another symptom that is wrong with your health \u2013 and it could be something very serious like a potential precursor to a heart attack, especially if you can combine it with symptoms such as chest pain<\/a>, feeling out of breath and the constant feeling of pressure on your chest. If you can combine any of these symptoms with each other then you might need a trip to the emergency room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Hormone Imbalance<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Changes in hormone production can lead to the development of heart palpitations. Pregnancy increases the production of progesterone and estrogen<\/a>, leading to an increase in water weight., Additional water weight in the body increases blood pressure, placing a strain on the heart. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result of the increase in pressure, the heart may experience palpitations from time to time \u2013 this is entirely normal and is nothing to be concerned with, it will not affect your health or that of your baby. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, if your concern or the palpitations begin to increase in frequency, its best to pay a visit to your doctor for a diagnosis on your situation. Elevations in adrenal hormones from the adrenal glands positioned above the kidneys may also cause heart palpitations. When we experience a fight-or-flight situation, these glands flood the body with adrenaline to increase decision-making time \u2013 leading to an increase in cardiovascular rate and possible palpitations.<\/span><\/wp-block><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Over-Stimulation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

People who drink too many cups of coffee or cans of energy drinks during the day ruin the risk of developing heart palpitations due to over-stimulation. Over-stimulation occurs when the body accumulates too much caffeine. Some of the energy drink brands available carry incredibly high doses of caffeine that can be problematic if you drink too many servings in one day. Some brands even mention that you should not exceed more than three cans in a single day \u2013 but we feel this is already far too much.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Over stimulation results in the adrenal glands overproducing adrenaline-like hormones. This situation occurs because the brain thinks it’s facing a fight-or-flight situation. As a result, it raises the cardiovascular rate and heart palpitations may begin.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you think you may be consuming too much caffeine<\/a>, and develop palpitations as a result of your consumption, it\u2019s crucial that you don\u2019t suddenly stop drinking all forms of caffeine \u2013 the sudden withdrawal can be devastating on your energy levels. We suggest that you remove one unit per day until you eliminate caffeine from your diet entirely.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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15. Anxiety<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

More than 40-million Americans live with an anxiety <\/a>disorder. High anxiety is very different from stress and has an entirely different effect on the body. Unlike stress, which is a biological response to an environmental stimulus, high-anxiety is a mental health disorder that requires monitoring and treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

People with anxiety obsess over insignificant details in their lives, and eventually induce the flight-or-fight response, forcing the adrenal glands to release adrenaline-like hormones into the blood to manage the situation., As a result of the flood of hormones entering the bloodstream, cardiovascular rate increase and you may begin to experience heart palpitations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anxiety requires diagnoses and treatment, or it will end up progressing into other forms of mental disease. If you have high-anxiety, make an appointment with your doctor for a diagnosis. Physicians manage the condition using a combination of psychotherapy and medications, such as Xanax and Valium. Most people manage to overcome their symptoms with the correct treatment.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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