Why my heart dey beat fast? Causes explained
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Heart palpitations na when person dey feel their heartbeat clearly.
E fit feel like:
• heart dey beat fast
• heart dey pound
• heart dey flutter
• heart dey skip
This fit make person fear.
But most times, e no dangerous.
Wetin dey control heart rhythm normally
Your heart dey beat automatically.
Electrical signals dey control am.
Heart fit beat faster when:
• you dey exercise
• you dey stress
• you dey fear
• you dey sick
This na normal.
Common harmless causes
Most common causes include:
• stress
• anxiety
• dehydration
• tiredness
• fever
• caffeine
• lack of sleep
When cause resolve, heart go return to normal.
Why dehydration cause fast heartbeat
When body lack water, blood volume reduce.
Heart go beat faster to circulate blood.
This na normal body response.
Why anxiety cause fast heartbeat
Stress hormones like adrenaline dey release.
This increase heart rate.
This na normal temporary response.
Medical causes
Sometimes, palpitations fit come from:
• anemia
• infection
• fever
• hormone imbalance
• heart rhythm problems
This need medical evaluation.
When e no too serious
Palpitations no dangerous if:
• e brief
• e no frequent
• e stop by itself
Body fit regulate am naturally.
When to see doctor urgently
See doctor urgently if palpitations follow:
• chest pain
• fainting
• dizziness
• breathing problem
• persistent irregular heartbeat
Key message
Most palpitations no dangerous.
Understanding cause help reduce fear.
Medical References
• World Health Organization (WHO)
• CDC
• American Heart Association / Relevant body
• Peer-reviewed clinical guidelines
Important notice
This information na for education only. E no replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always see qualified healthcare professional if you get symptoms or health concerns.