Usually, this is harmless and settles by itself.Ītrial fibrillation – very fast and irregularĪtrial fibrillation (AF) is when your heartbeat is very fast and irregular. There are many causes and can be normal when you exercise.

You may feel that your heartbeat is faster than usual but is still regular.

Ectopic beats can be felt when you are resting, but you may not feel them when you are active. Sometimes it feels like a stronger beat than usual. This can feel like your heart has skipped a beat and the beat is irregular. Problems with your heart rhythm that can cause palpitations include: Palpitations may also be caused by problems with your heart rhythm (arrhythmias) or other heart conditions. These can be very unsettling but normally do not cause any serious problems. Palpitations along with feeling frightened or worried may be due to emotional or psychological causes such as panic attacks, stress or anxiety. These normally only last a short time and go away without causing any ongoing problems. You may feel palpitations due to hormonal fluctuations and other changes caused by periods (especially heavy bleeding), pregnancy or menopause. This may involve stopping smoking, drinking less caffeine and alcohol, avoiding recreational drugs or choosing a less intense form of exercise. If you think lifestyle factors are causing your palpitations, you can take steps to reduce their effect on you. strenuous physical activity or exercise.recreational drugs such as cocaine, heroin, amphetamines, ecstasy and cannabis.caffeine – found in coffee, tea, energy drinks, soft drinks.Palpitations can be brought on by lifestyle factors such as: hormonal changes such as during periods, pregnancy and menopause.There are different causes of palpitations, including:

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