What illness causes palpitations and is it serious?
Disease description:
My mother-in-law has always felt palpitations. After going to the hospital for examination, the doctor said it was caused by arrhythmia. I'm really scared—what kind of illness is arrhythmia, and is it serious?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Wang Xin
Palpitation is not an independent disease, but rather a common clinical symptom mainly characterized by a subjective sensation of enhanced or weakened cardiac pulsation, such as discomfort or anxiety caused by excessively fast, slow, or irregular heartbeats. The severity of palpitations depends on their underlying cause.
If palpitations are caused by physiological factors, such as strenuous exercise, tension, or anxiety, they are generally not serious and can usually be relieved after removing the triggering factors and resting. However, if they are caused by pathological factors such as heart disease or hyperthyroidism, they may be more serious and require timely medical attention to prevent delays in treatment and worsening of the condition.
Therefore, when experiencing palpitations, it is important to seek prompt medical consultation to determine the underlying cause and, under a doctor's guidance, select an appropriate treatment approach.
