Hi, Recently when i take showers that are lukewarm n only for 15 mins, my heart started to palpitate so fast and my hands starts trembling. I had to get out of the bathroom and struggling to check my blood pressure which has risen to 200. Couldnt read fully as my hand was shaking. I had catapres to lower my bp and it did. The next day i took a shower again but this time not as warm as yesterday but this time it happened quicker than expected. I wasnt able to finish my shower. Was in the bathroom for only few mins. Heart started to palpitate again n hands trembling. Again i took catapres. Im 44 yrs old n had been taking amlodipine for my hypertension for a long time now. Everything s normal. But this time im worried that something s really wrong. Please help. Thanks kyona
Hi Welcome to Chat Doctor. I understand your query and concern. Palpitations in your case can be a definite feature of heart rhythm disturbances. Irregular heartbeat is known to alter the blood supply to the brain leading to impaired function in a transient way. Few Chat Doctor. I advise you to have a complete 24 hour holder ECG which can accurately determine the cardiac conduction abnormalities. Monitor your blood pressure and heart rate.