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What Causes Fluttering Feeling In Chest?

Posted on Wed, 5 Oct 2016

Question: Hi

I just had a feeling inside my chest like flutters or twitching. It sends me in panic. There was no pain

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Blow inside a cover

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Are you worried about heart attack or you have frequent panic attacks?
If you have a panic attack, you should blow inside a cover to breathe in carbondioxide for a minute so that the attack reduces.
If you have other medical problems which were not mentioned here I suggest you to reach a urgent clinic or ER.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (27 minutes later)

I have no heart issues
I have had all tests normal
I was just thinking why would i get these issues
Like twiching or fluttering

Answered by Dr. V. N. S. Parinam (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Panic

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Stress and panic attacks cause such symptoms if otherwise is ruled out. I am glad that the tests were normal. You should start getting over these symptoms, they are just stress or panic attack.
Try to involve in meditation and relaxation techniques you will surely be able to feel the difference soon.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar