How tachycardia manifests itself at different times of pregnancy

During pregnancy, a woman changes metabolism, hormonal background, etc. All this can become a catalyst for the occurrence of cardiac pathologies, including arrhythmias, tachycardia.

How serious the manifestations and consequences will be, depends on the general state of health and concomitant diseases, the state of the blood vessels.

The main causes of tachycardia in pregnant women:

• increased stress on the heart
• diseases associated with the heart, blood vessels and the whole circulatory system
• violation of hormonal levels and even just a change in it
• metabolic disorder
• stress on the nervous system

Tachycardia is, in fact, attacks of strong heart palpitations. In severe cases, they can be prolonged, accompanied by chest pains, nausea and vomiting. It is important to consult a doctor in time before the tachycardia takes the form of a persistent arrhythmia.

How does she manifest herself at different stages of pregnancy

First-second trimester

At this time, tachycardia is uncommon. It can be provoked by excessive physical and emotional stress, stress, bad habits and similar shocks. If you start an attack, you need to sit down or lie down and relax as much as possible.

If tachycardia began in the first weeks of pregnancy, then an urgent doctor's consultation is needed to understand the cause of this pathology. If no serious cause for concern is found, your doctor may prescribe mild herbal sedatives.

And, of course, it is important to take care of yourself as much as possible: minimize stress and harmful factors, get more rest and relaxation, practice meditation, monitor the quality and duration of sleep.

Third trimester

Almost all pregnant women at a later date have tachycardia attacks. The reason is that due to the increase in the size of the fetus and uterus, some displacement of the internal organs occurs - and this disrupts the heart rhythm as well.

Also, tachycardia can be caused by bad habits and the use of drugs (for example, some vasoconstrictor drops), drinks with caffeine. Of course, it is better to refuse all this, so as not to provoke premature birth or bleeding.

If, in a calm and relaxed state, your heart, nevertheless, makes 100 or more beats per minute, then the doctor may prescribe sedatives.

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