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Palpitations

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Usually means a health concern. Don't use lightly to describe minor worries or excitement. SlideAfter running up the stairs, he felt palpitations and decided to see a doctor.
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Can describe temporary situations like a reaction to caffeine, not just severe illness. SlideCaffeine sometimes gives me heart palpitations.
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Often related to stress or anxiety situations, indicative of a body's reaction. SlideFinal exams always give me palpitations.