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What Causes Fluttering Sensations In The Stomach While Sitting Or Exhaling?
Posted on
Wed, 13 Dec 2017
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Wed, 13 Dec 2017
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Question : I have fluttering in
My upper stomach while sitting. Don't notice while standing. It appears worse when I breath out. Does not hurt just flutters
My upper stomach while sitting. Don't notice while standing. It appears worse when I breath out. Does not hurt just flutters
Brief Answer:
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Your symptoms are not typical of any cardiac disorders.
Gastro-esophageal reflux could mimic such clinical situation. In such case the flutter would be exacerbated by bending over. Is this your case?
Coming to this point, I would first recommend trying an antiacid or PPI (omeprazole, pantoprazole, etc.).
Anxiety could also trigger this clinical situation.
Anyway, there is nothing to worry about!
If this feeling persists, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- complete blood count
- thyroid hormone levels
- fasting glucose
- blood electrolytes
- a resting ECG.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
I would recommend as follows:
Detailed Answer:
Hello!
Welcome and thank you for asking on HCM!
Your symptoms are not typical of any cardiac disorders.
Gastro-esophageal reflux could mimic such clinical situation. In such case the flutter would be exacerbated by bending over. Is this your case?
Coming to this point, I would first recommend trying an antiacid or PPI (omeprazole, pantoprazole, etc.).
Anxiety could also trigger this clinical situation.
Anyway, there is nothing to worry about!
If this feeling persists, I recommend consulting with your attending physician for a careful physical exam and some tests:
- complete blood count
- thyroid hormone levels
- fasting glucose
- blood electrolytes
- a resting ECG.
Hope you will find this answer helpful!
Kind regards,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you
Brief Answer:
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
I am glad to have been helpful to you!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
You are welcome!
Detailed Answer:
I am glad to have been helpful to you!
Wishing good health,
Dr. Iliri
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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