Sudden rapid heartbeat. What's going on?

Sudden rapid heartbeat may be caused by physiological factors, and may also be related to diseases such as hypertension or hyperthyroidism.

1. Physiological factors such

as emotional excitement or anger, drinking coffee or strong tea, etc., may lead to sudden rapid heartbeat.

2. Hypertension

Most of the causes of hypertension are unclear, and may be related to genetics, age or bad living habits. Some hypertension is secondary to kidney, heart and endocrine system diseases. When blood pressure rises, there will be rapid heartbeat, headache, palpitation and other symptoms.

3. Hyperthyroidism

is caused by a variety of reasons leading to hyperactivity of the thyroid gland. Excessive thyroid hormone levels in the body can lead to rapid heartbeat, palpitations, weight loss and hyperappetite.