Can a cold cause premature heartbeats?
Mar 09, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Tian Hongbo
Introduction
Whether a cold causes premature contractions mainly depends on the type and severity of the cold. Non-viral colds or mild colds usually do not cause premature contractions, whereas viral or severe colds may induce viral myocarditis, thereby leading to premature contractions and associated symptoms. Therefore, it is important to promptly identify the cause of the cold and provide targeted treatment accordingly.
Generally speaking, cardiac premature beats refer to premature contractions. Whether a common cold can cause premature contractions mainly depends on the type and severity of the cold. If the cold is non-viral and not severe, it usually does not cause premature contractions. However, if it is a viral infection and the cold is severe, it may lead to premature contractions. Patients with more severe symptoms should seek medical treatment promptly to avoid delays in treatment. A detailed explanation is as follows:
If the cold is simple and not caused by a virus, and the patient's symptoms are mild, the disease course is short, and there are no symptoms such as chest tightness or palpitations, premature contractions generally do not easily occur. However, it is important to promptly identify the cause of the cold and undergo targeted treatment. At the same time, it is necessary to appropriately increase water intake and maintain proper warmth to prevent chilling.
However, if the cold is caused by a virus and the patient's condition is severe, and treatment is not timely after diagnosis, the virus may attack the myocardium, causing an inflammatory response in the heart muscle and inducing viral myocarditis. As a result, these patients may gradually develop premature contractions, leading to symptoms such as palpitations, heart flutter, shortness of breath, and chest tightness. It is recommended to promptly use antiviral medications such as antiviral granules, Lianhua Qingwen capsules, and Isatis root granules under a doctor's guidance.
It should be noted that if symptoms of premature contractions occur, the patient should immediately rest in bed and avoid excessive fatigue. At the same time, maintaining a positive mindset and avoiding anxiety and irritability is also important.
