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What Causes Fluttering Sensation In Chest?

I am 29 years old, and overweight. I had a baby 6 months ago and have found it hard to lose the weight. Over the last few weeks, I've noticed a slight flutter in the center of my chest. At first it was quite pronounced, but now it's barely noticeable although it still bothers me. I do not have any dizziness, shortness of breath, or chest pain. Just the fluttering. Can you please tell me what this might be?
                                                                 
Wed, 29 Nov 2017
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Fluttering sensations in chest in young patient should be evaluated for arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart).
So consult cardiologist and get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of Ecg).
If all these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia and other cardiac diseases.
Sometimes undiagnosed stress and anxiety can also cause fluttering sensations.
So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs (propranolol and flunarizine combination) too.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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What Causes Fluttering Sensation In Chest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Fluttering sensations in chest in young patient should be evaluated for arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart). So consult cardiologist and get done ecg, 2d echo and Holter monitoring (24 hours continuous recording of Ecg). If all these are normal then no need to worry for arrhythmia and other cardiac diseases. Sometimes undiagnosed stress and anxiety can also cause fluttering sensations. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on its solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs (propranolol and flunarizine combination) too. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.