The heart is probably the hardest-working organ in the human body, engaged in monotonous and tired work day after day, until it sometimes happens something extraordinary, such as a sudden sick beat, a missed beat or a wild beat, it will attract attention. Although most of the time, heart palpitations are only a temporary phenomenon, but it is also a health risk, worthy of vigilance. The following 7 reasons can cause the heart rhythm to change.
- Drink alcohol. Drinking large amounts of alcohol at once can cause heart palpitations, which are sometimes referred to as "holiday heart syndrome."
For regular drinkers, even small amounts of alcohol can increase their risk of an irregular heartbeat.
Alcohol generally lowers blood pressure, so the heart has to work extra hard to overcome the effect.
Alcohol also affects the autonomic nervous system, impairs cellular signals that help keep your heart rate stable.
- Caffeine. Energy drinks containing high levels of caffeine have been linked to abnormal heart rhythms and increased blood pressure.
People who are sensitive to caffeine can experience rapid, irregular heartbeats and even arrhythmias if they drink a lot of coffee or tea.
- Stress. Stress affects your heart rate. Deep breathing and relaxation exercises help your heart rate return to normal.
The death of a loved one can trigger "broken heart syndrome," causing symptoms similar to a heart attack, but usually resolves within a few weeks with no lasting damage.
- Acid reflux. People who regularly suffer from acid reflux can also experience heart palpitations because the esophagus is located in a way that irritates the surface of the heart.
If palpitations occur after meals or while lying in bed at night, accompanied by heartburn, it may be caused by acid reflux.
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Dehydration. Failing to keep enough water in the body can cause low blood pressure and electrolyte imbalances that force the heart to work harder and sometimes feel like it's missing a beat. The solution is simple: drink more water.
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Medicines and nutritional supplements. Palpitations are a side effect of stimulants, diet pills, and medications for ADHD and depression.
Some smokers will find that nicotine (also a stimulant) also has an effect on heart rate.
Some types of drugs have been linked to more severe irregular heartbeats.
Regular use of NSaids, including ibuprofen and aspirin, increases the risk of atrial fibrillation, which is associated with blood clots and stroke.
- Eat a big meal. Anything that causes the stomach to stretch (such as eating a heavy meal) can trigger temporary heart symptoms.
At this point, the body must pump more blood to the stomach, expend energy to digest the greasy food, which can make the glutton feel like his heart beats faster or he misses a beat.
Although the occasional heart palpitations caused by the above situation are not too much of a problem, if your heart palpitations are becoming more frequent, or accompanied by chest pain, dizziness and other symptoms, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible.
