How to Treat Palpitations
Disease description:
I am 25 years old this year. As the weather becomes increasingly hot, I experience palpitations and would like to consult about how to treat palpitations.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. He Haochen
The approach to treating palpitations should be comprehensive and tailored to the individual patient's circumstances and underlying causes, mainly including the following aspects:
1. **Medication therapy**: Based on the patient's condition, appropriate medications such as sedatives (e.g., estazolam), beta-blockers (e.g., metoprolol), and antiarrhythmic drugs (e.g., propafenone) may be selected to alleviate symptoms of palpitations.
2. **Psychological therapy**: For palpitations caused by psychological factors such as anxiety or depression, psychological interventions like cognitive behavioral therapy can be employed to reduce symptoms.
3. **Non-pharmacological therapy**: This includes appropriate physical activity (e.g., jogging, swimming), dietary adjustments (avoiding excessive salt, sugar, and caffeine intake), stress reduction, and maintaining a regular sleep schedule, all of which can help alleviate palpitations.
Patients with concerns are advised to seek timely medical consultation.
