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What Causes Pain And Fluttering Sensation In The Chest?

I am experiencing fluttering in the middle of my chest and some pain (mostly on touch) or when I drive or move a certain way. I have High blood pressure which I take medication for and suffered a stroke 3 years ago. I have been walking regularly since and exercising (aerobics, weightlifting) regularly for the past 3 months, trying to lose weight. I m not sure if I strained something, or if something is going on with my heart. I went to the ER, but after being there 3 hours, they didn t find anything. I ve had a slight cough as well. Not sure what if anything is going on, but I m nervous.
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Hi,

If the pain is on touch then it is not likely to be related to your heart. It may be related to the muscles or other soft tissue in the area. A warm compress to the area, 2 to 3 times a week for 10 to 15 mins along with the use of anti inflammatory medication (eg: ibuprofen or cataflam etc). The fluttering however may be related to slight abnormal rhythm of the heart and an EKG would determine if there are any abnormalities.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician
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What Causes Pain And Fluttering Sensation In The Chest?

Hi, If the pain is on touch then it is not likely to be related to your heart. It may be related to the muscles or other soft tissue in the area. A warm compress to the area, 2 to 3 times a week for 10 to 15 mins along with the use of anti inflammatory medication (eg: ibuprofen or cataflam etc). The fluttering however may be related to slight abnormal rhythm of the heart and an EKG would determine if there are any abnormalities. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Michelle Gibson James, General & Family Physician