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Why is my heart racing?

Not a diagnosis: a head start. These are the three drivers most worth checking first, based on what the evidence says gets missed most often.

01

Usually benign, always check

Most are ectopic beats amplified by caffeine, stress and poor sleep. New, frequent or with fainting: see a GP.

02

The stimulant audit

Caffeine, nicotine, decongestants, pre-workout. Count them honestly.

03

Thyroid, iron, magnesium

The classic testable trio behind a jumpy heart.

Worth asking your GP about

TSH, ferritin, U&E + magnesium; ECG via GP if frequent

Do this, this week

1. Start a two-minute note in the free journal that asks back, so the pattern becomes visible.
2. Take the test list above to your GP; the GP Script Generator will help you say it clearly.
3. Read the evidence: Browse the library.

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Education, not diagnosis, and never a replacement for your GP or pharmacist. Reference ranges and guidance vary; sudden, severe or worsening symptoms need 111, or 999 in an emergency. By Hussain Sharifi · independent, affiliate-free health intelligence.