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What Causes Pulsing Sensation Around The Back And Tightening In Chest?

Hi, I am early 30s Female and have felt a rapid pulsing sensation around my side/back about where my ribcage (front of it) ends. I can feel it internally, but also with my hand when I apply a bit of pressure. Felt is this morning when I woke up and it is coming back this afternoon. I have had some chest tightening and slight pain above my heart/breast area recently- is this a result of high stress, or could it be something else?
Fri, 5 Jun 2020
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Hi,

The feeling of pulsations or heart beat (we commonly call it as palpitations )can be due to various reasons. Definitely, stress, anxiety or lack of proper sleep is one of the common reasons for it. However, it can also be due to low hemoglobin, prolonged fating, excessive tea or coffee, low blood sugar or low blood pressure. Even diseases related to heart (rhythm disorders, muscle disorders), or abnormal hormones or electrolytes (salts) in the body can cause this.

At times, it can be due to some medicines we are taking. I feel first you try to reduce your stress level,have a good night sleep, go for a walk, do some meditation and take balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables. If still the symptoms persist, then go for some investigations like complete blood count, sugar levels, sodium potassium, TSH and ECG.

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

Regards,
Dr. Milinda Gupta, Internal Medicine Specialist
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What Causes Pulsing Sensation Around The Back And Tightening In Chest?

Hi, The feeling of pulsations or heart beat (we commonly call it as palpitations )can be due to various reasons. Definitely, stress, anxiety or lack of proper sleep is one of the common reasons for it. However, it can also be due to low hemoglobin, prolonged fating, excessive tea or coffee, low blood sugar or low blood pressure. Even diseases related to heart (rhythm disorders, muscle disorders), or abnormal hormones or electrolytes (salts) in the body can cause this. At times, it can be due to some medicines we are taking. I feel first you try to reduce your stress level,have a good night sleep, go for a walk, do some meditation and take balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables. If still the symptoms persist, then go for some investigations like complete blood count, sugar levels, sodium potassium, TSH and ECG. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Milinda Gupta, Internal Medicine Specialist