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I Have Heart Flutters Randomly ,I Feels Short Of Breath. Is This Normal ?

I randomly have heart flutters. It s when my heart beats really quickly, but it seems like it briefly stops. When this happens, I m short of breath. Is this normal? I dont take any medications. Well, I do take echinacia to prevent colds, but that wouldnt have any negative effect, would it? You guys are creeping me out. I dont go to regular checkups, our insurance plan is strange. We only go for emergencies. Should I try to get my parents to take me to the doctor? Is this urgent?
posted on Fri, 18 Dec 2009
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It is common for your heart (if it has been beating fast) to skip beats. Your heart knows what it's doing. If it has been beating fast for a period of time. It isn't uncommon for it to skip a few beats here and there to give itself a bit of rest. Most people can feel them and it can cause some anxiety in some people when it happens. It is normal. If it should become a problem to the point where you have symptoms other than what you described? Have it checked out. AN EKG will reveal anything abnormal. Christine
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I Have Heart Flutters Randomly ,I Feels Short Of Breath. Is This Normal ?

It is common for your heart (if it has been beating fast) to skip beats. Your heart knows what it s doing. If it has been beating fast for a period of time. It isn t uncommon for it to skip a few beats here and there to give itself a bit of rest. Most people can feel them and it can cause some anxiety in some people when it happens. It is normal. If it should become a problem to the point where you have symptoms other than what you described? Have it checked out. AN EKG will reveal anything abnormal. Christine