Feeling your heartbeat in your finger can be a common and normal occurrence in certain situations. Here are some possible reasons why you may feel your heartbeat in your finger:
- Peripheral artery disease: This condition can cause reduced blood flow to your extremities, leading to sensations like a pulse or heartbeat in your finger.
- Anxiety or stress: High levels of stress or anxiety can cause an increased heart rate, which may be more noticeable in your fingers due to the sensitivity of the blood vessels in that area.
- Positioning: The way you position your hand or fingers can sometimes make it easier to feel the pulse from your radial artery, which runs along the thumb side of your wrist and into your hand.
- Exertion: Physical activity or exertion can also increase your heart rate and blood flow, making your pulse more noticeable in different parts of your body, including your fingers.
- Medical conditions: Certain medical conditions, such as high blood pressure, heart arrhythmias, or thyroid disorders, can also cause changes in your heart rate and blood flow, leading to sensations like a pulse in your finger.
Learn more:
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- Everything you need to know about heart palpitations