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What Causes Fluttering Sensation To My Mid-chest And Mid-abdomen Area?
I was diagnosed with gallstones last year after having a serious painful attack. My blood pressure and pulse decreased during the attack. I chose not to have surgery and I really want to keep all my organs if all possible. Since the attack, I frequently experience a fluttering sensation to my mid-chest and mid-abdomen area. What could be the cause of the fluttering and when do I know my condition is serious enough that I should go through with the surgery? Are there safe alternative treatments I can try at home to try and rid myself of these stones? Please advise.
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
Thanks for your question on HCM. By your history, I think the fluttering sensation is either palpitation (rise in heart rate) or gastritis . Both seen commonly in gall stone patient.
The best treatment for symptomatic gall stones is surgical removal. No medicine will help you completely.
Since you had one attack of gall stone, I suggest you to go for surgery at presrnt even if you are asymptomatic. As no one predicts when the second attack will occur. So better to get operated now, rather than after second attack.
The best treatment for symptomatic gall stones is surgical removal. No medicine will help you completely.
Since you had one attack of gall stone, I suggest you to go for surgery at presrnt even if you are asymptomatic. As no one predicts when the second attack will occur. So better to get operated now, rather than after second attack.
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