Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with GoogleGet your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
Fluttering In Solar Plexus, Severe Cold, Recurring Condition. Heart Related Condition?
Hi there, throughout my life, since childhood really, I have periodically experienced a fluttering sensation in my solar plexus which is painless but makes me want to cough . i have had a bad cold in recent days and this sensation has happened on two consecutive days. Is this anything to worry about as i ve always presumed that it s something to do with my heart .
Mon, 8 Jul 2013
Dear patient
Some patients do experience symptoms like yours related to abnormal rhythms of the heartbso I think that possibility should be ruled out. If episodes occur on a daily basis a Holter monitor could catch them if truly an arrhthmia is present; if mores sporadic then an event monitor would be the choice
Yours truly
Dr Brenes Salazar
Cardiology
Mayo Clinic
Some patients do experience symptoms like yours related to abnormal rhythms of the heartbso I think that possibility should be ruled out. If episodes occur on a daily basis a Holter monitor could catch them if truly an arrhthmia is present; if mores sporadic then an event monitor would be the choice
Yours truly
Dr Brenes Salazar
Cardiology
Mayo Clinic
I find this answer helpful
1 Doctor agrees with this answer
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer.
For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service
[Sample answer]
Related questions you may be interested in
Recent questions on Holter monitor
Loading Online Doctors....