What causes frequent palpitations

Frequent palpitations should never be ignored. If they are caused by some diseases and are not effectively treated, the harm caused will be greater. Common cardiovascular diseases include myocarditis, pericarditis, arrhythmia, hypertension, etc., which may be causes and are very harmful.

1. Cardiovascular disease is common in various types of heart disease, such as myocarditis, cardiomyopathy, pericarditis, arrhythmia and hypertension.

2. Non-cardiovascular diseases are common in anemia, hypoglycemia, massive blood loss, high fever, hyperthyroidism and other diseases, as well as pleural effusion, pneumothorax, lung inflammation, atelectasis, ascites, intestinal obstruction, intestinal flatulence, etc.; they can also be seen in palpitations after the use of drugs such as epinephrine, isoproterenol, aminophylline, atropine, etc.

3. The most common neurological factor is autonomic nervous system (vegetative nervous system) dysfunction. Palpitations can occur due to neurasthenia, menopausal syndrome, panic or excessive excitement, or after strenuous exercise.

4. Cardiology Department: If adolescents, middle-aged and elderly people have palpitations that worsen after activities, or are accompanied by lower limb edema and cannot lie flat at night, most of them have cardiovascular diseases and should go to the cardiology department for treatment.

5. Endocrinology Department Patients with palpitations accompanied by weight loss, increased appetite, sweating, irritability, and hand tremors should visit the endocrinology department. If you have a history of diabetes and experience symptoms such as palpitations and sweating, you should go to the endocrinology department for treatment.

6. Respiratory Department Patients with palpitations accompanied by cough, chest pain or dyspnea should visit the respiratory department.