Ordinarily when we talk about palpitations we are thinking of instances where our heart is racing or we have a fluttering sensation within our chests which everyone experiences at sometime or other in their lives.
Most commonly experienced when anxious such as waiting to go into an interview, or give an important presentation.
Palpitations are typically caused by anxiety however you may experience them following eating a large meal or after undertaking some degree of exercise and ordinarily they are harmless and part of everyday life.
If you are suffering from harmless palpitations brought on through stresses and anxiety one of the first things to address is to manage your stress levels.
Carrying with you a diary in which you can record the events which causes a palpitation would be a good starting point to identify any patterns from which you can seek assistance.
Reduce the amount of coffee, tea and caffeine you consume whilst not overindulging in alcohol consumption given it is a well-known fact that excess alcohol can cause palpitations.
Quitting smoking is another good way to manage your palpitations given nicotine is a stimulant and may help to bring on the feeling.
However, if you are consistently suffering from palpitations without any justifiable causes you should take time to consider discussing this with your doctor or medical practitioner.
Should you feel yourself having an irregular heartbeat, experience chest pain or feel light-headed or faint or are short of breath you should again, consult with your doctor immediately.