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What Causes Intermittent Fluttering In The Epigastric Area With Low Level Of Potassium?
I have intermittent fluttering in my epigastric area that I can feel from the outside if the abdomen as well as inside. When I listen with my stethoscope over the area it sounds like loud heart beats. I have a controlled TSH with medication for hypothyroid and had just had my b12 and D come back normal as well, slightly low potassium though. What other issue could I be dealing with here?
Thu, 11 Sep 2014
Thank you for posting on HCM - I presume you have a medical background.
Intermittent fluttering most likely is related to muscular twitches - which are exacerbated by low serum potassium levels.
Heart beats will be easily heard thr epigastric area .
I would encourage you to have increased Potassium in diet - Banana & coconut water & monitor symptoms.
Hope this helps
Intermittent fluttering most likely is related to muscular twitches - which are exacerbated by low serum potassium levels.
Heart beats will be easily heard thr epigastric area .
I would encourage you to have increased Potassium in diet - Banana & coconut water & monitor symptoms.
Hope this helps
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