Heartache

Have you ever had a heartache? The one where you feel your heart is being crushed and you just can’t breathe. No, not that heartache caused by a recent breakup or a lover’s spat but the heartache that can be explained scientifically. If you were looking for that “achie breaky heart” heartache then sorry to disappoint because you won’t find it here. But don’t go just yet because this information might be helpful for you in present time or in the future.

Yes, we all know what a heartache is but do you know that there are different kinds of heartaches and that not all palpitations are due to a heart condition? The changes in normal rhythm of heartbeats may be caused by anything from strong emotions to a reaction to medication. Here are few examples of the most common types of heartaches:

Skipping – it is an out-of-sync or stronger than average heartbeat. The common causes for this condition are anxiety, excess alcohol, caffeine, and nicotine, and reaction to medications.
Pounding- it is the sensation of an increase in heart rate. Exercise, stress, and fever usually cause heart pounding. However, if the condition lasts for minutes or hours and occurs frequently, it may be a sign of an underlying heart condition.
Fluttering- it is a racing heart rate and/ or extra beats with accompanying symptoms of dizziness, nausea or light-headedness. This condition may be due to stress, fever, and dehydration.

It is still best to see and consult a doctor if you are experiencing a heartache that is beyond the norm.