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What Causes Chest Fluttering?

I have had on and off chest flutter and arm pain, no shortness of breath normal blood pressure. Lots of burping after I eat. Feels like food got stuck and it's uncomfortable now. No nausea. Have been at gym on treadmill with no issues. I am overweight. Was prescribed Paxil
10 mg yesterday for anxiety flutter is gone but the good stuck feeling is there in just one spot
Thu, 20 Aug 2015
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Hello!

Thank you for asking on HCM!

I understand your concern and would like to explain that your symptoms seem to be related to anxiety and dyspepsia. These two disorders would explain the burping after eating two.

All your cardiac tests have resulted normal, and based also on the nature of your complains, I would exclude any cardiac disorders related to your symptomatology.

I recommend performing a fibrogastroscopy to rule out any gastroesophageal reflux, or esophageal spasms.

Regarding Paxil therapy, I recommend waiting some days (up to two weeks) to show its complete effects. This is a low starting dose and higher doses may be needed.
I am sure that your symptoms will go away spontaneously.

I also recommend eating in small meals during the day and avoid caffeine intake or energy supplements.

Hope to have been of help!

Best regards,
Dr. Iliri
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What Causes Chest Fluttering?

Hello! Thank you for asking on HCM! I understand your concern and would like to explain that your symptoms seem to be related to anxiety and dyspepsia. These two disorders would explain the burping after eating two. All your cardiac tests have resulted normal, and based also on the nature of your complains, I would exclude any cardiac disorders related to your symptomatology. I recommend performing a fibrogastroscopy to rule out any gastroesophageal reflux, or esophageal spasms. Regarding Paxil therapy, I recommend waiting some days (up to two weeks) to show its complete effects. This is a low starting dose and higher doses may be needed. I am sure that your symptoms will go away spontaneously. I also recommend eating in small meals during the day and avoid caffeine intake or energy supplements. Hope to have been of help! Best regards, Dr. Iliri