Two of the most common causes of heart palpitations. Not drinking enough fluids regularly and another is physical activity without proper physical preparation. Related articles: Heart palpitations and fever in children and the cause of sudden heart palpitations in children and basic measures

Younger children are possible. Not being able to describe exactly what they are feeling. Although sometimes they say that their heart "beats" fast.

If your child has palpitations without any other symptoms. You should make a note of when the palpitation occurred and under what conditions it occurred. Then talk to your pediatrician at a regular checkup. If palpitations happen often and you are worried. Call your doctor or make an appointment to have it checked out. It's great if you can check your baby's heartbeat by taking a pulse or touching the chest directly. This information will be useful to your doctor. Ask your pediatrician about how to check your child's heart rate. Your child's doctor may also refer you to a pediatric cardiologist, a doctor who specializes in heart problems in children. He will perform a complete assessment of your child's health, including taking a medical history and performing an examination. He may order heart tests, such as an ECG in children, an echocardiogram, a stress test (on a bike or treadmill), or, rarely, a heart catheterization. Also, your child may have to use Holter monitoring. which records the heart rhythm during 24 hours. Another type of monitor that is possible. doctor to use for your child. It is a ring recorder that is used for a month. But only the child has to press the button on the recording device when the heart beats. Based on the results of these tests, your pediatric cardiologist will make a diagnosis. that your child has arrhythmia or not. (Arrhythmia is an irregular heartbeat caused by a problem in the internal electrical system of the heart) If your family has a history of known heart abnormalities or unexplained death before age 50. (including sudden infant death syndrome) Be sure to tell your doctor.

When does a doctor consider palpitations to be a concern?

Your pediatrician will consider factors such as the frequency and severity of palpitations and your child's medical history. In most cases, no treatment is needed for palpitations. Your doctor may. Provide general recommendations such as reducing caffeinated beverages or increasing fluid intake.

Treatment of heart palpitations in children

In rare cases where an underlying heart disease is found. One treatment option includes medications. Another option is to burn the unnatural path. In the catheterization method and using heat or cold, they find a way to look for the abnormal electrical path in the heart. Rarely, children with palpitations need an implantable pacemaker or defibrillator. However, only a very small number of children with palpitations need these types of treatments. The vast majority of these children recover completely with treatment.

What should I do if my child has palpitations?

The most important thing is not to panic. The first and most important action before any action is how does your child experience this heartbeat? If your child is unwell or the heartbeat does not stop, which happens very rarely. Seek medical attention immediately. Call the emergency room immediately and start first aid to revive the child. If the heart rate is abnormally fast, i.e. more than 180 beats per minute (which is too fast); Take your child to the nearest emergency room. You should record when the heart beats and under what circumstances. Talk to your pediatrician about this. If you can check your baby's heartbeat by taking a pulse or touching the chest directly when the heartbeat occurs. This information will be useful to your doctor. If your family has a history of known heart abnormalities or unexplained death before age 50. (including sudden infant death syndrome) Be sure to tell your doctor. **Dr. Saeed Bitarafan, pediatric and fetal cardiology specialist and fetal heart echocardiography specialist**