I have been having weird heart palputations. It doesnt feel like its as much my heart but what is going on around it. I can feel my heart beating as a strange sensation and when I drink water I can feel the water in my heart area. This was off an on for months and now doesnt seem to go away. Feels like heart is beating weird. I thought I might be having a heart attack because I was getting light headed or anxious but that could be just a kind of panic. we are on the 5th day of this any suggestions
Dear patient, Palpitations (abnormal perception of ones own heart beat) are a dangerous sign and needs to be investigated. First and foremost, one needs to check if they are 1. Intermittent or persistent 2. Regular or irregular 3. Aggravated by physical exertion or relieved by rest.4. You also need to narrow down to heart only after ruling out thyroid disorders or severe anemia The symptoms of light headdress occur because when your heart beats rapidly it is not able to supply adequate blood to your brain and this is perceived as giddiness or can even cause transient loss of consciousness. I would strongly recommend you for an urgent ECG and a 2 D Echo followed by a physician consult. Remember, in medicine there are certain subtle signs which is picked up at the right moment can prevent a major catastrophic illness. Feel free to ask any queries or further plan after your investigations Thanks