Why is my heart beating fast and I feel tired?

A rapid heart rate or increased pulse can be seen with many conditions including exercise and physical exertion, anemia, or rhythm disturbances of the heart such as atrial flutter. Panic attacks and anxiety may also cause an increased heart rate.

Can heart palpitations cause extreme fatigue?

Atrial fibrillation (AF or AFib) is an abnormality in the heart rhythm, which involves irregular and often rapid beating of the heart. Symptoms may include heart palpitations, dizziness, fainting, fatigue, shortness of breath, and chest pain.

Does drinking water help heart palpitations?

Drink water The thicker your blood is, the harder your heart has to work to move it through your veins. That can increase your pulse rate and potentially lead to palpitations. If you feel your pulse climb, reach for a glass of water. If you notice your urine is dark yellow, drink more fluids to prevent palpitations.

Will palpitations show up on an ECG?

An ECG can help your doctor detect problems in your heartbeat and heart structure that could cause palpitations. The test will be done either while you rest or during exercise (stress electrocardiogram).

Do palpitations damage the heart?

What are the health risks of experiencing heart palpitations? The irregularity of the heart rhythm per se usually does no damage to the heart itself. Patients with a very rapid heart over a long period of time do run a risk of developing enlargement and failure of the heart.

How long is too long for heart palpitations?

Ventricular tachycardia is a very rapid, but regular heartbeat of 100 beats or more a minute occurring in the lower chambers (ventricles) of the heart. Sustained heart palpitations lasting more than 30 seconds are considered a medical emergency.

What helps constant heart palpitations?

Often, palpitations aren’t serious, but they can be related to abnormal heart valves, heart rhythm problems, or panic attacks. Always call a doctor if palpitations change in nature or increase suddenly. Call 911 right away if you have these symptoms along with palpitations: Dizziness.