is it normal to have an increase in pvc with the flu?

[Abeybaby]

Pls advise-

[ireneo]

In a nutshell - yes. Any kind of stress, whether physical or emotional, can increase PVC's. Illness, exercise, heat/cold or emotional distress puts a strain on the body and may increase the PVC's. As I sit here my heart is "skipping" every 10 beats or so but that's normal for me. But if I run downstairs with a load of laundry or if I spend time with my parents who argue a lot my heart will act up even more. See what I mean? Take care and hope you feel better soon.

[Abeybaby]

Thank you for responding.

[CollegeGirl143]

yes.. it is also not uncommon to have tachycardia as well.. When i had the stomach flu my heart rate was 140 for three days... It was hard to deal with at first, but eventually the flu won, i slept on and off for two days, and woke up good as new :) feel better!  If you have a headcold, the decongestants can also cause tachycardia and pvc's, so make sure you check with your doctor about what to take.

[nickppatel]

I don't know if it's "normal," but it sure as heck happens to me! I get several PVCs when I have a cold/the flu, whereas when I'm healthy I get almost none. This is despite beta blockers.

[veggiemom]

I agree.  I had a mild cold last week and had an increase in pvcs and actually had two nights I woke up with increased heart rate.  All seems better now.  At least they're not as frequent and my heart rate is back to normal.

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[KLB32]

Yes, I have the same thing happen when I'm ill and I will also get runs of tachycardia.  

[anacyde]

In short - oh yeah.