Why does tachycardia occur during pregnancy?

Heart palpitations are the result of the fact thatthe cardiovascular system is overloaded. In the early stages of tachycardia appears rarely, mainly after physical activity or stress. Sometimes the cause of hormonal failure, which rebuilds the work of the entire body of a woman.When pregnancy from tachycardia rescues a dream Photo: Getty The longer the pregnancy lasts, the more often there is a tachycardia. The grown fetus shifts the natural position of the heart, and it starts to work with a slight deviation from the norm. In addition, that through the blood to the child received oxygen, the whole cardiovascular system is actively working. Other prerequisites for tachycardia:

• chronic and inflammatory diseases;
• increased body temperature;
• anemia;
• excess weight;
• stress;
• dehydration;
• bad habits.

These factors not only worsen the work of the heart, but are harmful to the entire body of a pregnant woman.

Symptoms of tachycardia

Before thinking about what to do with tachycardia induring pregnancy, it is necessary to understand the symptoms of the disease. If the number of beats per minute exceeds 120, it's time to sound an alarm. Short-term tachycardia is not dangerous to health, but sometimes it is accompanied by additional symptoms:

• nausea;
• dizziness;
• trembling in the body;
• chills;
• intermittent heartbeats;
• sense of anxiety.

Any of the symptoms suggests that you need to see a doctor.

How to cope with tachycardia during pregnancy?

If you feel heart palpitations,try to relax. Take a comfortable pose, close your eyes, or rather - sleep. For prevention, avoid stress, listen to calm music, walk in the fresh air. As prescribed by the doctor, take vitamins, as well as eat fruits, vegetables and cereals. Avoid oily, smoked and too salty food. If tachycardia happens occasionally, then it is safe. However, if the systematically increased heart rate, and if it is accompanied by additional symptoms, be sure to consult a doctor. If the pulse exceeds 140 beats per minute, it is better not to wait, immediately call an ambulance. Although a small tachycardia is a natural phenomenon in pregnancy, it is not worthwhile to ignore the symptoms. Sometimes they are hiding other diseases, and if they are not cured in time, miscarriage or heavy delivery may occur.

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