WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2001: Re: ? about Palpitations

Re: ? about Palpitations

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 13 Jul 2001 19:30:05 -0500 (CDT)

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At Fri, 13 Jul 2001, AM wrote: >
>I was playing with my baby yesterday and just sat an on the couch when I
>developed palpitations for a minute or so. But it felt wierd, like it
>was only coming from one side, specifically the lower right ventricle
>because that is where I felt it on my chest. The rest felt fine. Why
>would something like this happen? I assume that it could. I know that
>my weight is pretty low and from my math and looking at the weight
>charts, most MD's would probably say on the verge of being considered
>anorexic. The strange palps made me a little anxious when it
>happened--felt fine before that.
>
>Thanks for you help,
>AM

this could be a heart arrythmia from electrolyte imbalance if you are anorectic -- especially if you abuse laxatives or make yourself throw up. You should be seen by your family doctor or a cardiologist

-- M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG South Lake Tahoe, CA

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