{"id":7388,"date":"2023-09-14T00:17:16","date_gmt":"2023-09-13T17:17:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=7388"},"modified":"2023-09-14T00:17:16","modified_gmt":"2023-09-13T17:17:16","slug":"when-to-worry-about-heart-palpitations-or-not-wellgood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=7388","title":{"rendered":"When To Worry About Heart Palpitations\u2014Or Not| Well+Good"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"drop-cap text-big text-gray\"> <span class=\"drop-cap__first text-dropcap \">H<\/span>eart-related symptoms can be a bit nerve-wracking, amirite? Whether you\u2019re cooling down after a hard-fought <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sports-that-increase-life-expectancy\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sports-that-increase-life-expectancy\/\">tennis match<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/heart-races-at-night\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/heart-races-at-night\/\">hopping into bed at night<\/a>, feeling a pounding in your chest (or any other part of your body!) can easily lead to anxious Google searches.<\/div>\n<p>For the most part, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/heart-palpitations\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20373196\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/heart-palpitations\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20373196\">heart palpitations<\/a>\u2014fast, fluttering, or pounding heartbeats\u2014are simply part of living in a human body. But how do you know whether something is amiss, or if you just need to take some deep breaths? Ahead, cardiologists explain when it\u2019s \u201cnormal\u201d to feel or hear your heartbeat, what that means, and signs suggesting that you should get it checked out by a doctor.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<div class=\"experts-in-article noskim py-[24px] px-[40px]\">\n<p>Experts In This Article<\/p>\n<ul class=\"!ml-[18px]\">\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/findadoctor.atlantichealth.org\/provider\/Anjali+Dutta\/2146608\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/findadoctor.atlantichealth.org\/provider\/Anjali+Dutta\/2146608\">Anjali Dutta, MD<\/a>, a cardiovascular specialist with Atlantic Medical Group with a focus on all aspects of diagnostic cardiology and treatment of heart disease <\/li>\n<li> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillscardiovascular.com\/dr-setareh-bio\/\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillscardiovascular.com\/dr-setareh-bio\/\">Sam Setareh, MD<\/a>, cardiologist at Beverly Hills Cardiovascular with subspecialties in sports cardiology, preventive cardiology, and cardiac imaging <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<hr\/>\n<h2>Is it normal to feel your heartbeat\u2026<\/h2>\n<h3>When exercising?<\/h3>\n<p>As it turns out, hearing your heart when you hit the gym isn\u2019t only common, but expected (phew!)\u2014especially if you notice it during the peak of your workout, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/findadoctor.atlantichealth.org\/provider\/Anjali+Dutta\/2146608\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/findadoctor.atlantichealth.org\/provider\/Anjali+Dutta\/2146608\">Anjali Dutta, MD,<\/a> cardiologist with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlantichealth.org\/locations\/hospitals\/morristown-medical-center.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.atlantichealth.org\/locations\/hospitals\/morristown-medical-center.html\">Morristown Medical Center<\/a> in New Jersey. She explains your heart rate normally increases when you\u2019re exercising hard: Your muscles need more oxygen, which means your heart will beat faster to pump your blood through your veins to deliver it. The result? You\u2019re more likely to notice a certain amount of pounding in your chest.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/when-to-worry-about-heart-palpitations\/\" current-title=\"What Your Body Is Trying To Tell You if You Can Feel or Hear Your Own Heartbeat, According to Cardiologists\" current-image=\"GettyImages-when-to-worry-about-heart-palpitations-425x285.jpg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2023-03-13\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/when-to-worry-about-heart-palpitations\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/when-to-worry-about-heart-palpitations\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/when-to-worry-about-heart-palpitations\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>However, if other symptoms pop up\u2014chest pain, shortness of breath, lightheadedness, dizziness, or losing consciousness\u2014or if you\u2019re still feeling\/hearing your heartbeat after you\u2019ve finished working out, Dr. Dutta recommends talking to your doctor.<\/p>\n<h3>While lying down or resting?<\/h3>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever crawled into bed and started to feel your heart racing, know that this isn\u2019t necessarily anything to worry about. \u201cIt is normal to feel\/hear your heartbeat while resting if it lasts for a few seconds to minutes,\u201d Dr. Dutta says. \u201cThere are no major concerns to your health if this happens.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>A variety of causes could be behind this, she continues, including stress, anxiety, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/dehydration-side-effects\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/dehydration-side-effects\/\">dehydration<\/a>, increased caffeine intake, abnormal thyroid levels, and anemia.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillscardiovascular.com\/dr-setareh-bio\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.beverlyhillscardiovascular.com\/dr-setareh-bio\/\">Sam Setareh, MD<\/a>, the director of cardiology at Beverly Hills Cardiovascular, also points to your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-sleeping-positions\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/best-sleeping-positions\/\">sleeping position<\/a>. \u201cSleeping with a bent or curled posture on one\u2019s side can elevate internal pressure, leading to palpitations,\u201d he explains. (Even if that is the most comfortable position!)<\/p>\n<p>But when to see a doctor? Dr. Dutta says if you notice this happening multiple times a day, multiple days in a row, or for longer than a few minutes, head over to your patient portal to make an appointment.<\/p>\n<h3>In other parts of your body?<\/h3>\n<p>Noticing or feeling your heartbeat is jarring enough. But what if you feel it in unexpected places, like your stomach or ear? \u201cSymptoms can occur in either of these locations,\u201d Dr. Dutta says, noting she has no major concerns.<\/p>\n<p>She does mention, however, that people are more likely to notice arrhythmias (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/health-topics\/arrhythmia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.heart.org\/en\/health-topics\/arrhythmia\">an irregular heartbeat<\/a>) in the chest or ear.<\/p>\n<p>But the good news is that <em>most of the time, <\/em>this isn\u2019t the case, as long as you&#8217;re not frequently feeling your heart beat too quickly, too slowly, or with an irregular rhythm. According to Dr. Dutta, arrhythmias may be more likely if your symptoms occur often. If that\u2019s the case, she says, your doctor can talk to you about further testing and treatment.<\/p>\n<h2>What causes heart palpitations and arrhythmias?<\/h2>\n<p>There are a number of things that can cause your heart to pound in your chest (or stomach or ears) disconcertingly. Dr. Setareh lists <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sleep-and-heart-health\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/sleep-and-heart-health\/\">sleep apnea<\/a>, anxiety or stress, depression, dehydration, electrolyte imbalances, diet pills, nasal decongestants with pseudoephedrine, nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, and more as possible reasons.<\/p>\n<p>On the note of electrolytes, try to make sure you\u2019re hitting those micronutrients. \u201cThe most common electrolyte imbalances which could lead to palpitations and arrhythmias are those related to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/magnesium-benefits-heart-health\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/magnesium-benefits-heart-health\/\">magnesium<\/a> and potassium,\u201d Dr. Setareh adds. Some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/magnesium-rich-snacks\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/magnesium-rich-snacks\/\">magnesium-rich snacks<\/a> include trail mix, avocado toast, and dark chocolate. To <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/foods-rich-in-potassium\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/foods-rich-in-potassium\/\">get enough potassium<\/a>, don\u2019t forget about bananas, edamame, and sweet potatoes.<\/p>\n<h2>What if you *always* hear your heart?<\/h2>\n<p>Not everyone gets a break from hearing their heart beat. \u201cIf an individual hears their heartbeat without exertion, this might be a sign of pulsatile tinnitus,\u201d Dr. Setareh says. \u201cPulsatile tinnitus is a rare form of tinnitus that causes people to hear their pulse in their ear.\u201d The sound can be loud or soft, he says, and will happen in time with your heartbeat.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPulsatile tinnitus could be due to various reasons; most of them are fairly benign, others potentially dangerous,\u201d he continues. 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