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What Causes Fluttering Of Heart And Headache?

I'm 34. Last night I had vision problems in my left eye had a flutter in my heart and then broke out into a sweat all while sitting down. Afterwards I had a throbbing headache....today no fluttering or eye problems but I have a slight heavy feeling in my chest...just wondering if it could just be stress
Tue, 31 May 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Yes, possibility of stress related symptoms is more in your case.
But better to first rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) because it can cause Fluttering sensations in chest, headache, vision problem etc.
So better to 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, stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms.
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.
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 Of Heart And Headache?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Yes, possibility of stress related symptoms is more in your case. But better to first rule out arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart) because it can cause Fluttering sensations in chest, headache, vision problem etc. So better to 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, stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. 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. 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.