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What Causes Fluttering Sensation In Chest While Eating Food?

Hi, I've noticed this newly developed and very weird (but probably insignificant) sensation i get when i swallow food sometimes (especially food that i like) in my chest. Its a lot like the feeling you get when you are nervous or suddenly frightened, like as if your hearts skipping a beat. Was wondering if I should have it checked? [I'm a 25yr old male] Thank you for the help
Tue, 12 Jul 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
Fluttering sensations in chest with skipping of beats in young patient are commonly seen with arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart).
If not treated promptly, arrhythmia can be life threatening. So we should first rule out arrhythmia in your case.
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 stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms.
So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm.
Don't worry, you will be alright but first rule out arrhythmia.
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 Sensation In Chest While Eating Food?

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. Fluttering sensations in chest with skipping of beats in young patient are commonly seen with arrhythmia (rhythm disturbances in heart). If not treated promptly, arrhythmia can be life threatening. So we should first rule out arrhythmia in your case. 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 stress and anxiety can also cause similar symptoms. So avoid stress and tension, be relax and calm. Don t worry, you will be alright but first rule out arrhythmia. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.