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What Causes Strong Heartbeat Sensation In Stomach?
Question: I have a very strong heartbeat in my stomach that can almost be annoying. It is especially prevalent when I am laying down. I had it checked in the hospital with an ultrA
sound and they did not find any abnormality or aneurysm I'm wondering why I am feeling this and if it is something to be concerned about?
sound and they did not find any abnormality or aneurysm I'm wondering why I am feeling this and if it is something to be concerned about?
Brief Answer:
Following advice.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
What you are experiencing most probably may be related to cardiac palpitations and arrhythmias. Palpitations and arrhythmias may be manifested as a strong heart beat on your stomach especially when you are laying down.
If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations to find out what is causing your symptoms:
- blood work including thyroid hormone levels
- ecg
- cardiac echo
- holter monitoring
- stress test
Meanwhile I would suggest to do the following measures :
- avoid cofee chocolate and energy drink
- avoid drinking alcohol
- avoid laying down 3 hours after eating
Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thank you for asking!
I read your query and understood your concerns.
What you are experiencing most probably may be related to cardiac palpitations and arrhythmias. Palpitations and arrhythmias may be manifested as a strong heart beat on your stomach especially when you are laying down.
If you were my patient I would recommend to do the following examinations to find out what is causing your symptoms:
- blood work including thyroid hormone levels
- ecg
- cardiac echo
- holter monitoring
- stress test
Meanwhile I would suggest to do the following measures :
- avoid cofee chocolate and energy drink
- avoid drinking alcohol
- avoid laying down 3 hours after eating
Hope this was of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Ekg & bloodwork all normal. Low blood pressure. 5'1 & 118lbs. ?
Brief Answer:
Following advice.
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
It's a good start that the ecg and blood works were normal. However, a normal ecg doesn't definitely exclude cardiac arrhythmias. This is why it's essential to do the above mentioned examinations (cardiac echo, holter monitoring and stress test).
Hope this is of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
Following advice.
Detailed Answer:
Hi back,
It's a good start that the ecg and blood works were normal. However, a normal ecg doesn't definitely exclude cardiac arrhythmias. This is why it's essential to do the above mentioned examinations (cardiac echo, holter monitoring and stress test).
Hope this is of help!
Wish you health!
Dr. Shehu
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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