Why do you have palpitations?

Answer 1

A palpitation can be felt when the heart beats too fast, too slow or irregularly--this is called an arrhythmia. Many things can cause palpitations including: dehydration, fever, drinking too much caffeine or alcohol, stress, anxiety, certain drugs such as diet pills, over the counter decongestants and some recreational drugs. Palpitations can also be caused by heart or lung disease. Some one having palpitations should be seen by a physicain to deptermine the cause and treatment.