Sigmoidoscopy:Your doctor can examine the interior of a portion of your large intestineusing this test. It aids in determining the source of diarrhea. Through the rectum, a small, flexible, illuminated tube called a sigmoidoscope is inserted into your gut. This tube causes your intestine to e...
Heart palpitations — sensations of a rapid, fluttering heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) Swollen ankles and feet Causes Of Aortic Regurgitation Aortic valve regurgitation disrupts the way blood normally flows through your heart and its valves. Any condition that damages the aortic valve can cause regurgi...
Palpitations (rapid heartbeat or a pounding or fluttering sensation in the chest) Shortness of breath Anxiety Trouble exercising or with otherphysical activity Confusion Tiredness or lack of energy People with heart or lung disease who have atrial flutter may have these and other, more significant...
In early stages of cardiomyopathy, you may have no symptoms. As the condition worsens, symptoms may include: Breathlessness with exertion or at rest Swelling of the legs, ankles and feet Fatigue Irregular heartbeats that feel rapid, pounding or fluttering Dizziness, lightheadedness and fainting Hear...
Heart palpitations (a fluttering feeling in your chest or being aware of your own heartbeat) Shortness of breath Memory problems, confusion, or trouble concentrating Dizziness, lightheadedness, or fainting Crankiness, agitation, or other personality changes When to See a Doctor You should see your...
Heart rhythm disturbances may occur without warning and may be associated with palpitations. This may come and go or it may persist. The heartbeat may be felt as too fast (often described as a pounding or fluttering), too slow, and/or irregular. ...
Cardiac or Heart arrhythmias refer to a condition in which there is an abnormal or irregular heartbeat. Heart arrhythmia symptoms can include: Fluttering in your chest Fast heart rate (tachycardia) Slow heart rate (bradycardia) Chest pain or discomfort Shortness of breath Dizziness Fainting (syncope...
Electric pulsing, surging, throbbing, and fluttering sensations Episodes of Extreme Fatigue and Exhaustion Erratic Periods Excess of energy, you feel you can't relax Facial Tics Falling dropping sensation Fast-Forward Feeling Feel cold, chilly, cold all the time Feeling faint Feel heavy; body feels...
Palpitations are a symptom in and of themselves. They can be associated with an isolated "skipped beat" sensation or, if the palpitations are prolonged, there can be a feeling of fluttering or fullness in the chest. Sometimes patients describe a marked fullness in their throat associated with ...
Symptoms of heart palpitations include feelings that your heart is: Skipping a beat Fluttering Beating too hard or too fast An individual is also capable of feeling heart palpitations in the throat or neck as well as the chest. These episodes can occur regardless of physical activity. ...