What causes discomfort in heartbeat?
Apr 03, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
Discomfort in heartbeat may be caused by physiological factors, but pathological causes cannot be ruled out either, such as arrhythmia or cardiac neurosis. In daily life, if one's mental state remains tense or anxious for a prolonged period, it can easily lead to abnormal excitation of the sympathetic nervous system. Besides the above-mentioned reasons, conditions like coronary heart disease may also be responsible, and therefore, medical examination at a hospital is necessary.
Discomfort in heartbeat may be caused by physiological factors, but it could also result from pathological conditions such as arrhythmia or cardiac neurosis.
I. Physiological Causes
If a person remains in a prolonged state of mental tension or anxiety, the sympathetic nervous system may become abnormally excited, leading to excessive release of catecholamine hormones and resulting in discomfort in heartbeat. Adjusting one's mindset and avoiding anxiety can help improve this condition.
II. Pathological Causes
1. Arrhythmia
Arrhythmia alters the heart's normal rhythm, possibly causing irregular heartbeats—either too fast or too slow—and resulting in cardiac discomfort. Under medical guidance, medications such as metoprolol tablets, esmolol tablets, or propranolol tablets may be used for treatment.
2. Cardiac Neurosis
Excessive physical fatigue or prolonged fear may trigger dysfunction of the cardiac nervous system, leading to disturbances in central nervous system excitation and causing heartbeat discomfort. Treatment may include taking medications such as Shensong Yangxin Capsules, Compound Danshen Dripping Pills, or Guanxin Danshen Dripping Pills as directed by a physician.
Besides the above-mentioned causes, conditions such as coronary heart disease may also be responsible. It is important to seek hospital evaluation and undergo appropriate diagnostic tests to determine the underlying cause and receive targeted treatment.
