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What Causes Palpitation In Chest?

Im having an odd palpitation in my chest just to the mid right of my left rib it has been happening all day this is a first and im 22 yrs old. i dont know whether to be worried about this or not its not a severe palpitation its subtle but nerving, any input?
Mon, 25 Jul 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Most common cause for palpitations is stress and anxiety.
But better to rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) because this can also cause palpitations in young individuals.
And if not treated promptly, arrhythmia can be life threatening.
So consult doctor 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 or other heart diseases.
Sometimes undiagnosed and uncontrolled stress can also cause palpitations.
So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it's solution.
You may need anxiolytic drugs too.
Don't worry, you will be alright. But first rule out arrhythmia.
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 Palpitation In Chest?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Most common cause for palpitations is stress and anxiety. But better to rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) because this can also cause palpitations in young individuals. And if not treated promptly, arrhythmia can be life threatening. So consult doctor 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 or other heart diseases. Sometimes undiagnosed and uncontrolled stress can also cause palpitations. So consult psychiatrist and get done counselling sessions. Try to identify stressor in your life and start working on it s solution. You may need anxiolytic drugs too. Don t worry, you will be alright. But first rule out arrhythmia. 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.